Manatee Chamber Announces Nominees for 6th Annual MYP Awards
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the 6th Annual MYP (Manatee Young Professionals) Awards nominees. These awards recognize young professionals who demonstrate initiative and excellence in their careers, contribute time and energy to serving the community, and seek to support others through leadership and advocacy. We also honor employers who implement creative and intentional initiatives to attract and retain young talent in our region.
The 2026 MYP Award Nominees are:
- Individual Nominees:
- Tom Anderson, Hendricks Wealth and Estate Management
- Karena Ballard, Pittsburgh Pirates / Bradenton Marauders
- Skyler Betts, Town Square at University Parkway
- Annalee Bowers, Amergis Educational Staffing
- Gina Brockman, Golden Girls Solutions
- Valerie Bruce, Minuteman Press of Bradenton
- Emery Camp, Sarasota Paradise
- Amariah Dawes, Johnson Messal Bristow PLLC
- Lucinda Derrick, Carr, Riggs & Ingram
- Rachel DesRosier, Manatee County Government
- Taylor Escobar, Oysters Rock Hospitality
- Greer Gambill, Splendid Escapes LLC
- Jesse Hayes, Dream Wave Media LLC
- Jovan Hemenez, Visible Men Academy
- Trey Horne, Oysters Rock Hospitality
- Ryan Hyatt, Willis Smith Construction, Inc.
- Brittany Kiss, Blue Collar Roofing
- Christina Maksoud, MakSchu Productions
- Sophie McDonald, Made Clean Company, LLC
- Ian Nyhus, Oysters Rock Hospitality
- Shawn Osborne, Cox Chevrolet
- Thomas Pressley, Modern Woodmen of America
- Jesslynne Quakkelaar, LMCU (Lake Michigan Credit Union)
- Katie Reeves, Pace Center for Girls
- Crystal Scherer, Manatee County Government
- Aubrie Stevens-Polson, Harbor Chiropractic
- Brooke Mailloux Vellanti, The Keyes Company
- Cassie White, Terry Mortgage Team Powered by: Edge Home Finance
- Employer Nominees:
- Blue Collar Roofing
- Clark Financial Partners
- Cox Chevrolet, Inc.
- Esposito Law Group, P.A. (ELG)
- Johnson Messal Bristow PLLC
- MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
- Oysters Rock Hospitality
- Sarasota Paradise
- SERVPRO of Bradenton
The MYP Awards will be presented at the 2026 MYP Gala & Awards: Raise the Stakes on Thursday, April 16th from 4:30 – 9:00 PM at The Elia Event Venue. For additional information, sponsorship and advertising opportunities, or to register for the event, please visit https://www.manateechamber.com/MYPGala.
For more information, please contact:
Debbie McDermott
Member Programs Director
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 941-748-4842 ext. 117
Email: DebbieM@ManateeChamber.com
Website: ManateeChamber.com
Thank you to our sponsors:
- Cocktail Reception Sponsor: Pittsburgh Pirates/Bradenton Marauders
- Award Sponsors: Cox Chevrolet, Esposito Law Group, P.A., Goodwill Manasota
- Casino Credit Sponsor: LMCU (Lake Michigan Credit Union)
- Invitation Sponsor: Minuteman Press of Bradenton
- Jackpot Sponsor: Ware’s Jewelers
- Selfie Station Sponsor: SERVPRO of Bradenton
- Program Sponsor: Sarasota Paradise
- Casino Table Sponsor: Paragon Fitness & Personal Training