Local leaders recognized at Sarasota Chamber luncheon

The Outstanding Leaderships Awards were held Aug. 12.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 6:28 p.m. August 12, 2021
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Community leaders were honored at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Leadership Awards on Aug. 12.

Chamber figures mingled at the Sarasota Yacht Club before sitting down for a luncheon that started with remarks from Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten.

Chris Gallagher of Hoyt Architects received the Lifetime of Leadership award for his design work, including Citrus Square in downtown Sarasota. 

Mark Gordon of the Observer Media Group received the Leadership Sarasota Dedication award for his coverage with the Business Observer. 

Jennifer Vigne was given the Impact in Action award for her work as CEO of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County along with Joe Hembree of Hembree & Associates, Inc. for his actions in the real estate field including serving as president of the Commercial Real Estate Alliance of the Realtors Association of Sarasota and Manatee. 

Award recipient Joe Hembree, Priya Acharya, Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten, Laura Randall and Peter Klein
Award recipient Joe Hembree, Priya Acharya, Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten, Laura Randall and Peter Klein
Jennifer Rominiecki, Wendy Deming and Jennifer Johnston
Jennifer Rominiecki, Wendy Deming and Jennifer Johnston
Violinist Matt Dendy
Violinist Matt Dendy
Elyse Gordon and award recipient Mark Gordon
Elyse Gordon and award recipient Mark Gordon
Amy Wallace and Amber Lamerson
Amy Wallace and Amber Lamerson
Danielle Mosteller, Caryn Frea, Stephannie Kettle and Lacy Landers
Danielle Mosteller, Caryn Frea, Stephannie Kettle and Lacy Landers
Tina Scarpino and Lynn Bates
Tina Scarpino and Lynn Bates
Henry Decoo, Taylor Aultman and David Crawford
Henry Decoo, Taylor Aultman and David Crawford
Gabriele Harris and Kristie O'Kon
Gabriele Harris and Kristie O'Kon
Adam Cromie and Nicole Christie
Adam Cromie and Nicole Christie
Brennan Asplen, Harriet Moore, award recipient Jennifer Vigne and Emma Vigne
Brennan Asplen, Harriet Moore, award recipient Jennifer Vigne and Emma Vigne
Charles Metzler, Todd Englehardt, Daisy Lopez and Mark Myers
Charles Metzler, Todd Englehardt, Daisy Lopez and Mark Myers
Ashley Salter and Tiffany Mangold
Ashley Salter and Tiffany Mangold
Frank Maggie, Tom Martin and John LaCivita
Frank Maggie, Tom Martin and John LaCivita
Each recipient received an award.
Each recipient received an award.
Kevin Cooper addressed the crowd.
Kevin Cooper addressed the crowd.
Award recipient Chris Gallagher spoke to the assembled chamber members.
Award recipient Chris Gallagher spoke to the assembled chamber members.

 

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