2026 South Tampa Chamber Business of the Year Finalists Announced
The South Tampa Chamber Business of the Year Awards celebrate outstanding businesses and organizations that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to our community. These honorees represent the very best of South Tampa’s vibrant and thriving business landscape.
Join us on June 18 as we celebrate the best of South Tampa!
Learn more here.
COMPASS Award
The COMPASS Award recognizes an organization that exemplifies the very best of our community through an unwavering commitment to service and impact.
COMPASS represents the guiding principles that shape meaningful leadership and lasting change:
Community, Outreach, Mentorship, Partnership, Advocacy, Support, and Stewardship.
Through its tireless dedication and transformative work, Feeding Tampa Bay embodies each of these values, serving as a beacon of hope and a powerful force for good throughout our region.
Business of the Year Finalists
The Business of the Year Awards recognize and honor Chamber members that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, operational excellence, and integrity, along with a strong commitment to giving back to the community.
CFO2U
For the Bay Clothing Co.
Perform 24
MEDIUM BUSINESS
Florida Firearms Academy
Hotel South Tampa and Suites
Shelby Construction
LARGE BUSINESS
Bubble Down Car Wash
Cake POS
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
SOLO ENTREPENEUR
Professor Posture
SG Consulting
The Food Whisperer
EMERGING BUSINESS
Cheeseology Tampa
Chef & the Baker South Tampa
Get Charmed Co
FRANCHISE BUSINESS
Chick-fil-A Gandy
Paul Davis Restoration
PopUp Bagels
COMMUNITY IMPACT
ABC Event Planning
KUDUCOM
Socially Funded
INNOVATION
HEALTH + GLOW
Sunrise Irrigation
TomCo Solutions
MINORITY OWNED BUSINESS
7th Sky
Pia Esthetics and Day Spa
Pure Health and Hormone Center
NON-PROFIT
Bikes for Christ
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
HeartDance Foundation, Inc
Meals On Wheels of Tampa
The Small Magic Foundation
BUSINESS LEADER
Carlyn Neuman, 360 Realty Tampa
Jason Baker, Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
Tommy Whitehead, TomCo Solutions Inc
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Christopher Melvin, Building Success Productions
Olivia Harrington, Motive Music Therapy
Shay Romine, The High Road Way
We congratulate all of this year’s finalists and award recipients for their outstanding achievements and meaningful contributions to our community. Their leadership and dedication continue to shape the strength and success of South Tampa. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments together.
