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Celebrate Outstanding Leadership 2026

August 5, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Description

Celebrating Outstanding Leadership recognizes Leadership Sarasota Alumni with a legacy in community participation and impact in unique categories:

Lifetime of Leadership Award - Recognizing body of work in career, community and beyond

Impact in Action Award – Recognizing a current community leadership endeavor. Someone who is actively building our community and pushing us to the future

Leadership Sarasota Dedication Award – Recognizing commitment to the Leadership Sarasota program
New this year, we are introducing two additional awards with an emphasis on Community Leadership:

Civic Champion Award - Recognizing an individual dedicated to serving the community through careers in education, government and public sector roles

Community Catalyst Award - Recognizing an individual who has made a meaningful impact through philanthropy, volunteerism, and giving back to the Sarasota community

Past Honorees:

Lifetime of Leadership Award

2018- W.E. Chip Gaylor
2019- Carol Butera & Michele Grimes
2020- Pam Beitlich
2021- Chris Gallagher
2022- Joy Mahler
2023 - Lisa Krouse
2024 - William Merrill III
2025 - Renee Eppard

Leadership Sarasota Dedication Award

2018 - Dean Crowley
2019 - David Lafferty & Eileen Sarris
2020 - Pam Truitt
2021 - Mark Gordon
2022 - Susan Flynn
2023 - Stacy Dillard-Spahn
2024 - Chris Pfahler
2025 - Kameron Hodgens

Impact In Action Award

2018 - Veronica Brandon Miller & Drayton Saunders
2019 - Charlie Bailey & Rick Hughes
2020 - Philip Tavill
2021 - Jennifer Vigne & Joe Hembree
2022 - Deputy City Manager,  Patrick Robinson
2023 - John Stump
2024 - Meghan Serrano
2025 - Dennis Murphy


Don’t miss this annual celebration of our program’s legacy-makers and the chance to reconnect with your fellow alumni!

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pete Bartosik, pbartosik@sarasotachamber.com

Please know all cancellations must be notified at least 48 hours in advance.


Pricing

Active Leadership Alumni - $95

Chamber Members, Non-Members, & Guests - $110

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Contact Information

Name: Pete Bartosik
Phone: (941) 556-4039
Email: pbartosik@sarasotachamber.com
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