Awards & Events

Mega Service Solutions, a second-generation family-owned and veteran-run facility management and commercial cleaning company, held its first MeGala, at the Cuban Club, in Ybor City.  All proceeds from this year’s event benefitted Action Zone, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and military spouses succeed in building businesses.

More than 250 people gathered at Hotel Haya, in Ybor City, to celebrate International Women’s Day with the debut of “WOMAN,” the first solo art show by Tampa-based artist Courtney Pasterchick. The event, supported by 10 women-owned businesses, featured music by DJ and singer Lolo Mayhew, complimentary cocktails from 21 Seeds Tequila and sweet treats

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a VIP reception for the finalists of the 2025 Women Who Win Awards at The CI Group, in Tampa. Finalists for the awards will be celebrated at an awards ceremony at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa, on May 2. The sponsor for the VIP reception was

Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Gulfside hosted a volunteer build day, exclusively for the finalists of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s 2025 Women Who Win awards. For the third consecutive year, Habitat Tampa Bay Gulfside is the nonprofit partner for the Women Who Win Awards. The Finalists met at Habitat’s Longlake Preserve Townhome neighborhood on

Mike and Lee Harding have built a St. Petersburg-based beer empire. Three Daughters Brewing now does nearly $14 million in revenue, with three locations, including its Clearwater location. It boasts major customers like Publix and Walt Disney World. Their journey spans several decades, and industries, and yes, three daughters.  Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and

The Will’s Way Foundation of Tampa Bay presented an evening of elegance and philanthropy at the Wings, Wheels, & Hearts Gala. Set against the backdrop of Sheltair Tampa, the event featured Tampa cuisine, craft cocktails and local brews. 

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its March CEO Connect with Chon Nguyen, a serial entrepreneur based in Tampa, with several active ventures. Npserspective and Republic Bank sponsored the event. JC Newman Cigar Co, in Ybor City, hosted the event. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso

The annual Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Banquet Awards was held at the Indian Cultural Center, in Tampa.  The event recognizes the outstanding service and accomplishments of personnel from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and community leaders. This year’s event was chaired by Kuleen Shah. 

Erika Sims, chief executive officer of Sims HD and co-owner of Sims Crane & Equipment, is the eldest of Tampa’s Sims Crane third generation.  Sims HD is wholly owned by Erika. The company specializes in heavy haul and rigging.   Sims’ leadership is a blend of tradition and modernity, balancing the lessons learned from her

AMIkids, a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to helping young people discover their true potential, celebrated a historic milestone at its 55th Anniversary Gala, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The record-breaking evening, attended by over 300 guests, raised more than $650,000 to support AMIkids’ strategic vision of positively impacting 20,000 young lives between 2023-2025. The

The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women’s Waves of Change luncheon was held at the Tampa Convention Center. The event celebrates trailblazing women and the impact they have on their communities.  This year, the tradition continued with actress, advocate and entrepreneur Brooke Shields headlining the event. The Centre also recognized Dr. Moira Burke, a retired

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its February CEO Connect with Mike and Leigh Harting, co-owners of 3 Daughters Brewing. Spartan Contracting, Hyde Park Capital, Closet Envy and Home Safety Solutions sponsored the event. The event was hosted by 3 Daughters Brewing, in St. Petersburg, Photos by Heike Sabo