Celebrate Outstanding Leadership 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM) (EDT)
Description
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
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
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pete Bartosik, pbartosik@sarasotachamber.com
Please know all cancellations must be notified at least 48 hours in advance.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Silver Table Sponsors
Active Leadership Alumni - $95
Chamber Members, Non-Members, & Guests - $110
1212 S. East Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34239 United States