Awards & Events

BioFlorida Tampa Bay and local biotech, Vycellix, hosted Moffitt Rocks, a special reception honoring Moffitt Cancer Center’s cutting-edge contributions to the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer. With nearly 150 VIPs in attendance including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and former Florida Speaker of the House H. Lee Moffitt, the event welcomed Moffitt’s chief executive officer,

Cammie Chatterton established Bay Food Brokerage in 1993. The company has since grown to 43 employees and had revenue of $9.1 million in 2021, with projected revenue of $10 million to $11 million in 2022. As Chatterton prepares to take a (small) step back from her chief executive officer duties, the next generation—her only son,

Dan and Jeanine Johnson hosted a VIP Research Reception in support of American Cancer Society’s Tampa Cattle Baron’s Ball, presented by Benefytt. Guests heard from Dr. Florian Karreth, an ACS funded researcher, from Moffitt Cancer Center, who spoke about his research on melanoma. The 25th Annual Tampa Cattle Baron’s Ball will be held on September

Eventing Tampa Bay’s signature event, the “Mommy & Me High Tea” benefiting Redefining Refuge took was held at Armature Works. This charity fundraiser features interactive activities including cookie decorating, hair and makeup stations, a live auction, shopping, a fashion show by Dillard’s at International Mall and princess performances. Photos by Tacy Briggs Photography [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto”

Steven Anthony Luxury Homes revealed the complete renovation of the iconic Bayshore Boulevard estate at the Art of Luxury event while showcasing fashion, art and music. Custom luxury builder Steven Anthony Rogai teamed with award-winning designer Enrique Crespo for the interior design of the historic home. Curated artwork by Leslie Langford from the Baisden Gallery

Leadership Tampa Bay held its annual graduation ceremony for the class of 2022, at The Tampa Club. Members of the 2022 class graduated and LTB’s new board of directors was announced, including its new chair of the board, Jason Baker, president and associate publisher of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth. Brady Harris, senior project executive

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine held its June CEO Connect with Sam, Casey and Cory Ellison at the University Club, in Tampa. Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher of TBBW, interviewed the Ellisons in front of a live, sold-out, audience. Presenting sponsors of the event included Baker Barrios, Seacoast Bank, Kerkering Barberio and

The Gracepoint Foundation held its Stronger Than Stigma event at Armature Works, in Tampa. The annual event is one of the largest mental health awareness events in the Tampa Bay area. This year’s event raised $172,000 for the organization. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”18563,18561,18560,18559,18557,18651,18652,18653,18654,18657,18660,18662,18663,18664,18665,18666,18667,18668″]

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth is launching a special, quarterly section dedicated to Up & Comers in the Tampa Bay region. Do you have a superstar on your team that deserves recognition but has been frustrated by other programs out there? Retaining great team members in the great resignation has become challenging, particularly in the

Three external judges have selected 25  finalists for Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s 2022 Apogee Awards program. Judging took place at the University Club, in Tampa. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular recognition. Our judges

Julius Davis is a fourth-generation Tampa native. He grew up in Jackson Heights, went to Chamberlain High School and the University of South Florida … and has worked on some of the most iconic Tampa landmarks to date. Ulele, Sparkman Wharf and projects at Tampa International Airport, projects. His engineering firm, VoltAir, started with him

Frameworks held its 11th annual Head and Heart Luncheon at Armature Works, in Tampa. The event featured Arthur Brooks as its keynote speaker. Brooks is a Harvard professor, a bestselling author and a columnist for the Atlantic. Photos by Albert Warren [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”18100,18099,18098,18097,18096,18095,18094″]