South Tampa Chamber Announces 2025 Business of the Year Winners
The South Tampa Chamber proudly hosted its 2025 Business of the Year Awards on June 18 at the Westshore Grand Hotel. The event celebrated excellence in business and community leadership, recognizing organizations and individuals who exemplify growth, innovation, and service across the South Tampa region.
“Our Business of the Year Awards is an opportunity to recognize and honor the remarkable achievements of our member businesses, non-profits, and leaders, that have made significant contributions to the economic and social fabric of South Tampa. It's a chance for us to come together as a community and celebrate the passion, dedication, and hard work of these outstanding individuals and organizations,” said Kelly Flannery, President & CEO of the South Tampa Chamber.
A record number of nominations were submitted this year, with more than 80 applicants evaluated by a panel of business and community leaders. The Chamber recognized 33 finalists and presented awards in twelve categories.
2025 Business of the Year Award Winners:
“Our Business of the Year Awards is an opportunity to recognize and honor the remarkable achievements of our member businesses, non-profits, and leaders, that have made significant contributions to the economic and social fabric of South Tampa. It's a chance for us to come together as a community and celebrate the passion, dedication, and hard work of these outstanding individuals and organizations,” said Kelly Flannery, President & CEO of the South Tampa Chamber.
A record number of nominations were submitted this year, with more than 80 applicants evaluated by a panel of business and community leaders. The Chamber recognized 33 finalists and presented awards in twelve categories.
2025 Business of the Year Award Winners:
- Small Business Winner: Burruezo & Burruezo, PLLC
- Medium Business Winner: Brick Media
- Large Business Winner: Source 1 Solutions
- Emerging Business Winner: Manifest Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Community Impact Winner: Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
- Innovation Winner: Life Guard Imaging
- Minority Owned Business Winner: The Little Years Therapy Co.
- Small Non-Profit Winner: Grey Bull Rescue
- Large Non-Profit Winner: Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc.
- Young Professional of the Year: Jake Kurtz, Brick Media
- Business Leader of the Year: Greg Slater, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
- COMPASS Award: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital
The COMPASS Award, launched in 2024, honors organizations that lead with Community, Outreach, Mentorship, Partnership, Advocacy, Support, and Stewardship. This year’s recipient, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, was recognized for its unwavering commitment to service and healthcare excellence.
About the South Tampa Chamber: Established in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber is an association of over 600 businesses, organizations, and individuals working together to make the South Tampa community the best place to live, work, and play. The Chamber is recognized as a Certified Plus Chamber by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, a Three-Star Chamber of Valor by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2020 Chamber of the Year by FACP. Learn more at www.SouthTampaChamber.org
Business of the Year Award Winners
HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital CEO, Ned Hill, accepting the COMPASS Award.
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About the South Tampa Chamber: Established in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber is an association of over 600 businesses, organizations, and individuals working together to make the South Tampa community the best place to live, work, and play. The Chamber is recognized as a Certified Plus Chamber by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, a Three-Star Chamber of Valor by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and was named the 2020 Chamber of the Year by FACP. Learn more at www.SouthTampaChamber.org
Business of the Year Award Winners
HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital CEO, Ned Hill, accepting the COMPASS Award.