Amplify Clearwater recognizes entrepreneurs with inaugural Business Awards
Amplify Clearwater has always been proud to elevate the area’s outstanding businesses, but this year, they are going the extra mile to recognize exceptional entrepreneurs.
The chamber of commerce for north Pinellas County recognized trailblazers and leaders in the local business community at the inaugural Awarding Excellence in Entrepreneurship 2021 Business Awards Oct. 20. Amplify Clearwater awarded those whose creativity, commitment, innovation, business practices and leadership have brought success not only to themselves, but to the rest of the community as well.
“Leading a business to success is a tough challenge, and as such we are keen to showcase the dedication, expertise and sheer hard work of our deserving winners,” said Amanda Payne, president and CEO of Amplify Clearwater. “I would like to wish them the best of luck for the future and congratulate them on their win of these prestigious awards.”
Independent judges selected deserving honorees solely on merit. Here are the winners for 2021:
- Business Excellence Award 0-5 Employees — Patrice & Associates
- Business Excellence Award 6-24 Employees — Candlewood Suites Safety Harbor/Clearwater NE
- Business Excellence Award 25+ Employees — West Coastal Medical Resources
- Business Resiliency Award — DCMA/The District
- Champion of Business Award — Morton Plant Hospital
- Community Spirit Award — The Kelly Kelly Show
- Culture Creature Award — Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas & West Pasco Counties
- Environmental Steward Award — Ocean Allies
- Founder Award — Greg Powers, CEO of Beachside Hospitality Group
- Generation AMPED Award — Camille Hebting
- Hospitality Hero Award — Paul Andrews
- Launch Award — Blue Fetch
- Minority-Owned Business Award Sponsored by Duke Energy — EmpowHERment
- Nonprofit Excellence Award — CASA Pinellas
- The Don Ewing Emerging Entrepreneur Award Sponsored by Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen — Kayln Ingram
- AMPLFY Clearwater’s Taste Fest People’s Choice Award — Opal Collection
By Jewell Tomazin
