cELEBRATE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Leadership Sarasota strives to have members remain engaged in the program and the community.  Special events are held throughout the year specifically designed as social events or tours of points of interest.  “Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards” is a luncheon held each year to honor graduates who have demonstrated outstanding leadership both in the leadership program and the community.

Past Honorees

Lifetime of Leadership Award

2018- W.E. Chip Gaylor
2019- Carol Butera & Michele Grimes
2020- Pam Beitlich
​2021- Chris Gallagher 
​2022- Joy Mahler
2023 - Lisa Krouse
​2024 - William Merrill III

Leadership Sarasota Dedication Award

2018 - Dean Crowley
2019 - David Lafferty & Eileen Sarris
2020 - Pam Truitt
​2021 - Mark Gordon
​2022 - Susan Flynn
2023 - Stacy Dillard-Spahn
2024 - Chris Pfahler

Impact In Action Award

2018 - Veronica Brandon Miller & Drayton Saunders
2019 - Charlie Bailey & Rick Hughes
2020 - Philip Tavill
​2021 - Jennifer Vigne & Joe Hembree
2022 - Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson
2023 -​ John Stump
2024 - Meghan Serrano​

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CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2024
Presented by: Willis Smith Construction, Inc.

CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2023
Presented by: Willis Smith Construction, Inc.

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CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2022
PRESENTED BY: WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION, Inc.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Tabor J Photo & FIlm

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CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2021
PRESENTED BY: WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Sarasota chamber

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CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2019
PRESENTED BY: WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CLIFF ROLES

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celebrate outstanding Leadership awards 2018
Presented by: WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Photography by: Cliff Roles

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celebrate outstanding Leadership awards 2017
​PRESENTED BY: WILLIS SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC.

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