The South Tampa Chamber celebrated the achievements of local businesses and leaders during its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, held at the Westshore Grand Hotel. The annual event recognized outstanding contributions to the region’s economic and social vitality, with honors spanning a range of industries and categories.
A record number of nominations were submitted this year, with over 80 applicants reviewed by a panel of local business and community leaders. Finalists were named in twelve categories, with the following named 2025 winners:
Small Business: Burruezo & Burruezo, PLLC
Medium Business: Brick Media
Large Business: Source 1 Solutions
Emerging Business: Manifest Prosthetics & Orthotics
Community Impact: Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
Innovation: Life Guard Imaging
Minority-Owned Business: The Little Years Therapy Co.
Small Non-Profit: Grey Bull Rescue
Large Non-Profit: Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Young Professional of the Year: Jake Kurtz, Brick Media
Business Leader of the Year: Greg Slater, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
COMPASS Award: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
The COMPASS Award, launched in 2024, recognizes organizations that embody leadership through Community, Outreach, Mentorship, Partnership, Advocacy, Support and Stewardship. This year’s honoree, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, was applauded for its continued excellence in healthcare and community service.
Founded in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber represents more than 600 members and is recognized as a Certified Plus Chamber by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals.
