SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

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Friday, June 25, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Sarasota | 1000 Blvd. of the Arts | Sarasota, FL 34236
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2021 small business awards categorIES:

Presenting sponsor: 

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These awards celebrate companies (small, medium and large - respectively) who have exceeded targets for growth and financial performance; best demonstrated an understanding of their competitors, customers, and the markets they operate in; and have the foundations in place for continued success.​

Congratulations to all the finalists in each Category

Small Business of the Year:
​1-25 Employees

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Finalists
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
Swor Women's Care, LLC
Winner - Team Tony Cancer Foundation
Medium Business of the Year:
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25-150 Employees

​Sponsored by: 

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Finalists
Bird Key Yacht Club
Winner - JMX Brands
Sabal Palm Bank
Large Business of the Year: 
150+ Employees

​Sponsored by: 

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Finalists
First Home Bank
Winner - ​MUV Florida
S-One Holdings Corporation

community impact award

Non-profit of the year AWARD

The Community Impact award is presented to a business within the region that embodies an overall spirit of giving through contributions of time, leadership and resources in support of local non-profits. The company chosen will show a high-level of giving through volunteer engagement, community impact and philanthropic engagement. 

​Sponsored by: 

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Finalists
DreamLarge
Tervis Tumbler Company
Winner - ​The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime
This award recognizes an active and operating not-for-profit organization [501(c)3 or 501(c)6] registered in the State of Florida for at least three (3) years; and have demonstrated innovations programs and contributions to the local community. 

​Sponsored by: 

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Finalists
Winner - ​All Faiths Food Bank
Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center

Rising star award

This award celebrates the highest performing new company, who has exceeded initial targets for growth and financial performance; best demonstrated an understanding of their competitors, customers, and the markets they operate in; and has the foundations in place for continued commercial success. 
*Business must be within their first three (3) years​

​Sponsored by: 

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Finalists
Camelot East Village, A Cove Community
Winner - ​Gulfside Bank
SpeedPro Imaging Affinity Solutions

workforce Development and innovation award

The Workforce Innovation award recognizes a business committed to creating world class career opportunities right here in our region. The business has demonstrated commitment to strengthening their industry talent pipeline through programs and initiatives. Company leadership recognizes the importance of upskilling workers, creating access points to career pathways, and recruitment through education and outreach.

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Finalists
Winner - ​Air Products
Atlantic Mold & Machining Corp.
HBK CPA's & Consultants

NEw: wOMAN lED bUSINESS aWARD

The Woman Entrepreneur Award is presented to an exemplary woman led business excelling at strategy, operations, finances, problem solving, overcoming adversity, and giving back to the community.

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Finalists
Winner - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Music Compound
Professional Benefits, Inc.
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Additional sponsorships are available. For more information, please contact Brittany Lamont.

Past Small business awards highlights

2021 Finalist video

View All Past Winners

about the frank g. berlin, sr small business awards

​In its 30th year, The Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards recognizes exceptional member businesses and individuals who are building Sarasota's legacy. 

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Named in honor of the late Frank G. Berlin, Sr., whose legacy in the community and untiring support of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce epitomized the hopes and dreams of contemporary business entrepreneurs. We thank the Berlin Foundation for lending his name and financial support to our Small Business Awards program.
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QUICK LINKS

Leadership Sarasota County
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Sarasota, Florida 34236
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