Polk Young Professionals Awards

Chamber Event

Keeping The Community Together

August 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven

Theatre Winter Haven

Please contact Hannah Spivey at (863) 293-2138 if you are interested in sponsoring the Polk Young Professionals Awards.

The Polk Young Professionals Awards annually recognizes young professionals from across Polk County making significant contributions and commitment to our community. In its 13th year, the awards are once again hosted by the three young professional groups in Polk County, celebrating collaboration across city borders.

The event will feature three new awards:
1. The emerging leader, who is a young professional ages 21 – 30.
2. The legacy builder who is a young professional ages 31 – 42.
3. The Philanthropic champion, a young professional who is known for their volunteering and philanthropic spirit.

A finalist from each of the young professional groups will be recognized before honoring one county-wide young professional. The Polk Young Professionals Awards will take place on August 29th at Theatre Winter Haven. Tickets and sponsorship information can be found through your respective local young professionals group.

Thank you to the Bartow, Lakeland and Winter Haven Chamber’s for supporting this collaborative event amongst their three young professionals groups:

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please click here.

Past Recipients:

2023:
Dr. Aimee Franklin, Southeastern University
Jon Lane, Haven Coffee Roasters
Alexander Cam, Cams Catering
Tayler Baldick, Stuart’s Plumbing
John Helms, Bartow Airport

2022:
Antionette Pollard, Piece of Zen, LLC
Chad Barron, Bartow Ford
Kevin Albaum, Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman, & Airth
Nick Plott, Tampa Electric
Lauren Albaum, Florida Southern College

2021:
Andy Oguntola, Polk State College
Brian Yates, Citizens Bank & Trust and Winter Haven City Commission
Lauren Jensen, Sessums Law Group
Michelle Henne, Releve Sports Medicine
Sara Beth Wyatt, Polk County Public Schools and the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce

2020:
Due to COVID-10 no awards were given.

2019:
Kathryn Bevilacqua-Ely, Publix
Lauren Donalson, Peterson and Myers
Eric Pospichal, Winningham and Pospichal
Sarah Breed, Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
Callie Miller, LifeShare Management Group

2018:
MJ Carnevale, City of Winter Haven
Suzanne Halverson, Polk State College
Ashley Troutman, Northwestern Mutual
Chrissanne Long, Maximize Digital Media
Jillian Spangler, Peterson & Myers

2017:
Derek Oxford, CPS Investment Advisors
Merissa Green, Polk County School Board
Chad Tagtow, Citizens Bank & Trust
Ronald Shell, Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club
Alice Koehler, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine

2016:
Greta Dupuy, Publix Super Markets
Andy McEntire, Indie Atlantic Films/Concord Coffee
Tiffani Gozdur, Citizens Bank & Trust
Clint Edwards, Bartow Chamber of Commerce
Billie Hutto, P & J Recreation

2015:
John Bohde, Polk County Government – Land Development Office
Allison Beeman, Cemex
Mandy Fulton, Salvation Army
Jason Rodda, Rodda Construction

2014:
William Link, Reed, Mawhinney & Link
Ashley Link, Southern Homes
Stephanie Colon, Citizens Bank & Trust
Craig Clevenger, Polk County Public Schools
Chuck Thornton, Citizens Bank & Trust

2013:
Tim Darby, Darby Law Group
Jennifer Jonsson, ACT Environmental & Infrastructure
Josh Lewis, Morgan Stanley Winter Haven
Jeff Donalson, Tom Wolfe Co
Janis Jones, Keep Winter Haven Clean & Beautiful

2012: (There was a tie- hence 6)
Kemp Brinson, The Brinson Firm
Christina Criser, United Way of Central Florida
Jeff Kincart, ACT Environmental & Infrastructure
Stacie Rine, Pilot Bank
James Sidou, Saddle Creek Logistics
Jennifer Hall, SEMCO

2011:
Deric Feacher, City of Haines City
Lauren Schwenk, Oakely Rhinhart Cassidy
Tresa Warner, Lake Region High School IMAG Academy
Todd Baylis, QGive
Brandon May, CFO Bartow Regional Medical Center

Why Attend?

Add to your leadership toolbx. You’ll hear a lot of wisdom from the female speakers who take our stage. Each of them will share actionable insights you can take with you back to your workplace.

Network with leaders just like you. You will be surrounded by leaders from all industries and backgrounds who are there for the same reason you are: to further themselves on their leadership journey.

Earn CEU credits. Attend Leadercast Women 2019 and you can receive continuing education credits in human resources (HRCI and SHRM), nursing (Alabama State Nurses Association) and general fields.

Be empowered in your leadership. Our mission is to fill the world with leaders worth following. We’re confident the lessons you’ll learn at Leadercast Women will make you a better leader.

Learn how to take courage. Leadercast Women 2019 will show you how to take courage so you can be a bold leader in your career and in life.

Hear from world-renowned experts. Our all-female lineup of speakers will give you practical guidance on how to enhance your leadership, both for yourself and your team.

Local Young Professional Groups

Thank you to the Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Bartow Chamber’s for supporting this collaborative event amongst their three young professionals groups:

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