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South Tampa Chamber announces award winners at Annual Meeting (PHOTOS)

December 20, 2023 | Jo-Lynn Brown

The South Tampa Chamber hosted its 2023 Annual Meeting and Awards, at the Centre Club.

Chamber members were recognized during the event with an awards ceremony, including:

Member of the Year: Tara Moody, Synergy Technology Solutions

Impact Award: Cheryl Jones, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company

Volunteer of the Year: Elizabeth Montante, ZIPS Cleaners & Qdoba Mexican Eats

Ambassador of the Year: Chris Bruser, Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage

In addition, the Chamber Introduced the Hero Award, which was given to Bryan Stern, founder of Project DYNAMO, a veteran-led donor-funded, non-profit, international rescue organization, based in Tampa.

During the meeting, the Chamber announced it had added 130 members, hosted nearly 100 events and celebrated 40 ribbon cuttings in 2023.

Photos by Pamella Lee

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