Finalists Announced for 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards. honoring the outstanding businesses and non-profit organizations that are helping make Manatee County a stronger, more vibrant community. The annual awards recognize organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, business excellence, and community impact while helping make Manatee County a stronger, more vibrant place to live, work, and do business.
Finalists earned their place through a comprehensive application process followed by an in-person interview with an independent panel of volunteer judges. Together, these two rounds of judging evaluate each organization’s leadership, operations, culture, customer or client service, and overall impact on the community.
Small Business Finalists:
Aginto – A Digital Agency
Ananda Farms
Artisan Pool and Design
Blue Collar Roofing
Chicken Salad Chick
Clark Financial Partners
Coastal Hearing Care
Discover Bradenton
Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard
Game On Nation
Gulf Coast Music Therapy
Hensley Law Offices
The Made Clean Company
Mighty Dog Roofing
The Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley
O’Bricks
Owens Electric
Parkwood Dental
Party Popping Events
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SERVPRO of Bradenton
Town Square at University Parkway
Veith Engineering & Business Solutions
Your Money Fast Tax Preparation Services, Inc.
ZNS Engineering
Non-Profit Finalists:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Cat Depot
Harbor58
Keep Manatee Beautiful, Inc.
Manatee Children’s Services
Manatee Education Foundation
Manatee River Fair Association
Palma Sola Botanical Park
Parenting Matters
Stillpoint Mission
United Way Suncoast
“Being named a finalist is an achievement in itself,” said Kim Dalglish, Vice President for the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. “Each of these organizations has demonstrated excellence through leadership, commitment to those it serves, and dedication to strengthening our community. There is nothing quite like being in the room to cheer them on and experience the excitement as this year’s winners are revealed. We hope the community will join us in recognizing these exceptional businesses and non-profit organizations.”
Winners will be announced on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto, FL 34221. The event begins at 10:00 AM with a VIP Mimosa Bar Reception, followed by the awards luncheon at 11:15 AM. Following the luncheon, guests are invited to continue the celebration at an After-Party hosted by the Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa.
The annual event brings together hundreds of business and community leaders to celebrate the organizations that are strengthening Manatee County. In addition to announcing this year’s award winners, all nominees will be recognized for their contributions to our community. The luncheon provides an opportunity to honor business and non-profit excellence while connecting with fellow community leaders.
Members of the media are encouraged to attend and help spotlight these outstanding organizations. Interviews with finalists, award recipients, Chamber leadership, sponsors, and community leaders will be available. Please contact Dan Yonko in advance of the event.
For full event details or to reserve your seat, visit the 2026 Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Event Page
For more information, please contact:
Dan Yonko
Marketing and Communications Director
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 941-748-4842, ext. 275
Email: DanY@ManateeChamber.com
About the Manatee Chamber of Commerce
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce, a nationally recognized chamber of commerce with more than 2,000 member businesses and organizations representing over 75,000 employees, has offices in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch to serve the greater Manatee County area. Its mission is to build a positive business environment while enhancing the community’s quality of life.