Awards & Events

Project Dynamo, a nonprofit based in Tampa that helps those impacted in disaster areas and conflict zones throughout the world, held its Red, White & Rescued Gala, at Armature Works, in Tampa. 

The ReliaQuest Bowl celebrated its 2024 Contract Signing Party, at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa. Louisiana State University and the University of Wisconsin will go head-to-head at the annual college game, scheduled for January 1, at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa. The game will kick off at 12:00 p.m. and be telecast nationally, on ESPN2

Individuals, companies and foundations were honored for their philanthropic work at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards, at Armature Works, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors for the event were the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, Duke Energy, LMCU and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa. The event was sponsored by Valspar Championship | Copperheads

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its November CEO Connect with Cliff Scott, chief executive officer of Career Match Solutions, at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Presenting sponsors for the event included CI Group, CLA and Shumaker. Bridgette Bello, CEO and publisher of TBBW, interviewed Scott in front of a live audience. Photos by

The Pasco Economic Development Council hosted its 35th Annual Awards, at the Pasco Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center.  The evening was presented by AdventHealth, Florida’s Sports Coast, USF Corporate Training & Professional Education and Greater Tampa Realtors.

The American Cancer Society held its annual Cattle Baron’s Ball, at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC, in Tampa.  Proceeds from the event directly benefit programs and research for the ACS. 

The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of the 2023 Small Business of the Year Awards, at a ceremony on Thursday, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. More than 500 attendees gathered to recognize the accomplishments of Tampa Bay’s small business community. The 2023 Small Business of the Year Award winners include:

Trevor Burgess was the founder and chief executive officer for C1 Bank, which went public on the New York Stock Exchange, in 2014, the same year he was named the American Community Banker of the Year. C1 Bank eventually was sold to the Bank of Ozarks for $402 million, in 2016. That same year, he

AdventHealth West Florida and the Pepin Family presented the 2023 Starlight Gala at the JW Marriott, in Tampa.  The event raised a record-breaking $1.3 million. 

Individuals, companies and foundations were honored for their philanthropic work at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 7, at Armature Works, in Tampa. In addition, Physician Rahul Mehra, founder and creator of Emotional Vaccines, was honored as TBBW’s recipient of the Philanthropists of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. Presenting

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a VIP reception for the finalists of the 2023 Philanthropists of the Year at the Hampton Chocolate Factory, in Tampa. Individuals, companies and foundations were honored for their philanthropic work at the Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 7, at Armature Works, in Tampa. Presenting sponsors for the

TBBW’s October CEO Connect spotlighted Jim Norman in an engaging live interview and networking event in Tampa.