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Kim French of Willis Smith Construction poses with Commissioner Vanessa Baugh after winning the "One of a Kind" award.
John Barnott, Peggy Kronus and Jerry Lamb network before the 2016 Sandies Awards.
Felicia Seedorf, Chapman & Associates Real Estate Appraisers, with her trophy after being named "Best Rancher" at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance 2016 Sandies Awards.
Ryan McIntyre, Elwell and Strammer General Contractors, holds his trophy after being named "Young Professional of the Year" by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's new "Networking Queen" Morgan Gerhart, Goodwill Manasota, holds her trophy after receiving her award at the 2016 Sandies Awards.
Peggy Kronus of Willis Smith Construction wins the "Ray of Sunshine" award.
Jeff Maultsloy and Joe Hembree visit at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies Awards.
Morgan Gerhart, who works with Goodwill Manasota, and her mother, Marilyn Gerhart, chat before the Sandies.
Gary Tibbetts, Vanessa Baugh and Heather Kasten mingle.
Jonathan Marsh, Home Helpers of Bradenton, holds his award after being declared the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's "Rising Star" award.
John Barnott, Manatee County Government, wins the "Bull by the Horn" award at the 2016 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Sandies Awards.
Hundreds of guests at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance 2016 Sandies Awards were served a thanksgiving meal at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
Felicia Seedorf, the managing director of Chapman & Associates Real Estate Appraisers, thought the best part of her day Nov. 13 would be mingling and eating turkey at Polo Grill and Bar during the 2016 Sandies Members' Choice Awards luncheon in Lakewood Ranch.
Then she heard her named called as the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's winner for the "Best Rancher" award.
Although surprised, Seedorf had a hunch why she won.
"I tell people how wonderful the Ranch is and how great it is to do business here," Seedorf said. "I'm pleasantly persistent and I won't stop until I get you to join this business community."
More than 250 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members and their guests gathered in the Fete Ballroom to recognize their top members.
A pool of 47 finalists were selected by their peers through an online voting process. The winners were chosen based on their levels of personal and professional achievement. The goal of this ceremony is to honor volunteers for devoting their time and compassion to the community.
“The Sandies is such a special event for our organization," said Heather Kasten, the LWRBA executive director. "It’s a day for us to pause and genuinely celebrate and recognize outstanding leaders and volunteers within our organization. We are really acknowledging every one of the 47 finalists, all of whom are significant contributors to the Alliance.”
Winners of the 2016 Sandies Awards:
One of a Kind Award: Kim French, Willis Smith Construction, Inc.
Rising Star Award: Jonathan Marsh, Home Helpers of Bradenton
Ray of Sunshine Award: Peggy Kronus, Willis Smith Construction, Inc.
Networking King Award: Ken Burke, Hometown News USA
Networking Queen Award: Morgan Gerhart, Goodwill Manasota
Bull by the Horns Award: John Barnott, Manatee County Government
Young Professional of the Year Award: Ryan McIntyre, McIntyre, Elwell and StrammerGeneral Contractors, Inc.
Best Rancher Award: Felicia Seedorf, Chapman & Associates Real Estate Appraisers
Volunteer of the Year Award: Sally Ullman, Sally Ullman Photography
