TBBW Events
Tampa Bay Business Events
TBBW events cover the awards programs, executive conversations and business gatherings that bring Tampa Bay leaders together across industries.
This page tracks TBBW signature events, including CEO Connect, Apogee Awards, Women Who Win, Philanthropists of the Year and other programs tied to Tampa Bay’s executive, entrepreneurial and philanthropic communities.
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Awards, Conversations and Business Gatherings
TBBW’s event coverage follows the people, companies and civic institutions shaping Tampa Bay business through recognition programs, live interviews and regional leadership gatherings.
Annual Awards
Apogee Awards
TBBW’s Apogee Awards recognize C-suite executives whose leadership, performance and long-term impact help shape the Tampa Bay business community.
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CEO Connect
CEO Connect brings TBBW cover leaders into live conversation with Tampa Bay’s business community.
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Annual Awards
Women Who Win
Women Who Win recognizes Tampa Bay women leaders across business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and community leadership.
Annual Awards
Philanthropists of the Year
Philanthropists of the Year honors Tampa Bay leaders, families and organizations whose giving strengthens the region.
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The Tampa founder who changed youth sports forever: CEO Connect
At TBBW’s CEO Connect, Frank Fiume shared how he built i9 Sports into a national franchise and redefined…

Tampa leadership: Gary Hartfield on service and community
Gary Hartfield shares his perspective on Tampa leadership, service and the community challenges shaping the region’s future.

Exclusive: TBBW celebrates 2025 Apogee Award winners
More than 550 guests gathered at Armature Works to celebrate the winners of TBBW’s 2025 Apogee Awards. (Photos…

TBBW presents the finalists for the Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2025
Three judges from the Tampa Bay area have selected the finalists for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists…

CEO Connect recap: Bob Stahl talks about legacy and company culture
Robert “Bob” Stahl founded Stahl & Associates, in 1983. Fast forward to 2023, the company became part of…

Apogee 2025 IMPACT Award: Brad Oleshansky
Founder & CEO The Motor Enclave Walk-up song: “Don’t Stop Believing’” by Journey

Apogee 2025 ICON Award: Bob Buckhorn
Executive Vice President & Principal, U.S. Cities Practice Shumaker Advisors Walk-up song: “No Surrender” by Bruce Springsteen

CEO Connect recap with Larry and Brett Morgan, of Morgan Auto Group
As Morgan Auto Group looks toward the future, father and son remain in lockstep about what comes next.…
Tampa Bay Business Events, Awards and Executive Coverage
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth covers business events across the region, including TBBW awards programs, CEO interviews, finalist announcements, honoree coverage and event reporting tied to Tampa Bay’s executive, entrepreneurial and philanthropic communities.
