SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

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CONGRATULATIONS, 2022 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS & FINALISTS!

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Presenting sponsor: 

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The 2022 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards celebrates 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.​

2022 Frank g. berlin, Sr. SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

LARGE BUSINESS AWARD
150+ Employees

Sponsored by: 

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  • Bank of America
  • Winner: PGT Innovations
  • Trulieve​​
MEDIUM BUSINESS AWARD
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25-150 Employees

SPONSORED BY: ​ 

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  • Winner: J2 Solutions, Inc.
  • Ramos Center for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine
  • Sirius Day Spa, Salon & Med Spas
SMALL BUSINESS AWARD
​1-25 Employees

SPONSORED BY: ​ 

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  • IAS Marketing Services
  • Winner: Trade Mark Interiors
  • Wealth Strategies Partners
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD 

SPONSORED BY: ​

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  • Catalist Realty
  • Winner: Lightspeed Voice
  • Michael Saunders & Company®​​​​
This award embodies an overall spirit of giving through contributions of time, leadership, and resources supporting local non-profits. In addition, the company chosen will show a high level of giving through volunteer engagement, community impact, and philanthropic engagement. ​​​
NEW: MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD 
SPONSORED BY: ​
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  • Abundant Blessing Consulting Services, LLC
  • Winner: Around the Way Transportation​
  • King HR Services Inc.
This award celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of the brightest minority business leaders, professionals, and/or owners. ​
NON-PROFIT AWARD 

​SPONSORED BY:  

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  • Winner: Children First
  • Senior Friendship Centers
  • Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc.
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 has demonstrated innovative programs and contributions to the local community. 
RISING STAR AWARD 

SPONSORED BY: ​

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  • Atlas Fiduciary Financial, LLC
  • Bone Dry Roofing
  • Winner: Dapper Bowtique, LLC
This award celebrates the highest performing new company that has exceeded initial growth and financial performance; best demonstrated an understanding of their competitors, customers, and the markets they operate in; and has the foundations for continued commercial success. 
WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD 
SPONSORED BY: ​  
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  • Winner: Grapevine Communications
  • Luhrsen Goldberg, Law Powered By Women®​
  • Operation Warrior Resolution
This ​award honors exemplary woman-owned business excelling at strategy, operations, finances, problem-solving, overcoming adversity, and giving back to the community.​
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION AWARD 

SPONSORED BY: ​

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  • 360 Orthopedics
  • Winner: Goodwill Industries Manasota, Inc.
  • HBK CPAs & Consultants
This award recognizes a business committed to creating world-class career opportunities right here in our region. The firm has demonstrated commitment to strengthening its industry talent pipeline through programs and initiatives. Company leadership of awardee recognizes the importance of upskilling workers, creating access points to career pathways, and recruitment through education and outreach.​
Thank you to the rest of our sponsors who have already invested!
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Past Small business awards highlights

2021 Finalist video

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about the frank g. berlin, sr small business awards

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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