The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony was held on Saturday, November 12, 2020 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

The North Tampa Bay Chamber’s Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, celebrates businesses in the region, recognizing the people and companies that have demonstrated a unique vision, innovation, and best business practices.

They recognize COVID-19 has affected businesses across the region in a variety of ways, resulting in new innovations and adjustments to business models. As such they have reimagined the Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards. This year the awards ceremony were a professional production fully streaming with live remotes and feeds, and celebratory toast.

The North Tampa Bay Chamber prides itself on the 4 Core Values and could not think of a better way to honor the community than with the values we uphold daily.

This year they honored organizations who demonstrated commitment and resilience during the past year which has benefited the community and region with the following awards.

• Integrity

• Collaboration

• Inclusivity

• Innovation Award

• Community Hero(s)

The 2020 Celebrating Excellence Award Winners are:

Integrity Award: Laker Lutz News

Community Hero: Ghada & Lufti Jadallah

Collaboration Award: Sarah Vande Berg Tennis & Wellness Center

Community Hero: Troy Stevenson

Inclusivity Award: Pasco Hernando State College-Porter Campus

Community Hero: Dr. Paula O'Neal

Innovation Award: Pinot’s Palette