Finalists Announced for 45th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards
Finalists Announced for 45th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the 45th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards. This premier event celebrates the innovation, dedication, and community spirit of Manatee County’s outstanding businesses and non-profit organizations.
The celebration will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, located at 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL 34221. The evening begins at 4:00 PM with a cocktail reception, followed by the awards ceremony and hors d’oeuvres at 5:00 PM.
Small Business Finalists:
Aginto – A Digital Agency
Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery and Catering
Blue Collar Roofing
Chicken Salad Chick
Clark Financial Partners
Coastal Hearing Care
Forristall Enterprises, Inc.
Frosted Pink
Functional Performance Physical Therapy
Golden Girls Solutions
Johnson Messal Bristow PLLC
Kidspot
Kona Ice of Manatee County
L.E.T.S. Landes Emergency Training Services
Manatee Ladies Cleaning
PuroClean of Bradenton LLC
SERVPRO of Bradenton
Spartan Capital Group
Sunshine Movers
SWAT Networking – Successful Women Aligning Together
The Wood Reserve
ZNS Engineering, LC
Non-Profit Finalists:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc.
Big Waters Land Trust
Easterseals Southwest Florida
Family Promise of Sarasota-Manatee Inc.
Feeding Empty Little Tummies
Manatee Children’s Services, Inc.
Manatee River Fair Association, Inc.
Meals On Wheels PLUS of Manatee
The Center of Anna Maria Island
Women’s Resource Center
“These incredible organizations represent the heart of our community,” said Dan Yonko, Marketing & Communications Director at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. “This awards program is our opportunity to recognize their impact and share their success stories.”
Tickets, tables, and sponsorships are available now. Sponsorships include premium visibility, preferred seating, and recognition in event promotions. Advertising opportunities are also available in the printed event program.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend and help spotlight these outstanding organizations. Interviews with finalists, Chamber leadership, and award winners will be available.
For full event details and to reserve your spot, visit:
https://business.manateechamber.com/events/details/45th-annual-manatee-chamber-small-business-of-the-year-awards-49801