46th Annual Manatee Chamber Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards
Date and Time
Friday Aug 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM EDT
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10:00 AM ~ VIP Mimosa Bar Reception sponsored by Kallins, Little & Brosious - HardBall Law
11:15 AM ~ Awards Luncheon
1:30 PM ~ After-Party hosted by Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa
Location
Bradenton Area Convention Center
1 Haben Blvd.
Palmetto, FL 34221
Contact Information
Tonya Kida 941-748-4842 ext. 122
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Event Sponsors
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Description
Be a Part of One of Manatee County's Most Anticipated Celebrations
For 46 years, Manatee Chamber's Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards have celebrated the organizations that make Manatee County stronger through leadership, innovation, resilience, service, and community impact.
Meet our 2026 Award Finalists!
Small Business Finalists:
Aginto - A Digital Agency
Ananda Farms
Artisan Pool and Design
Blue Collar Roofing
Chicken Salad Chick
Clark Financial Partners
Coastal Hearing Care
Discover Bradenton
Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard
Game On Nation
Gulf Coast Music Therapy
Hensley Law Offices
The Made Clean Company
Mighty Dog Roofing
The Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley
O'Bricks
Owens Electric
Parkwood Dental
Party Popping Events
Results 1st
SERVPRO of Bradenton
Town Square at University Parkway
Veith Engineering & Business Solutions
Your Money Fast Tax Preparation Services
ZNS Engineering
Non-Profit Finalists:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Cat Depot
Harbor58
Keep Manatee Beautiful
Manatee Children's Services
Manatee Education Foundation
Manatee River Fair Association
Palma Sola Botanical Park
Parenting Matters
Stillpoint Mission
United Way Suncoast
This is more than an awards event, it is one of the community's most respected recognitions for local businesses and non-profit organizations.
Explore the excitement from last year:
Click here to view the Photo Gallery from last year’s event.
Click here to view a list of Past Winners.
All 2026 Nominees, Finalists, and Award Winners will be recognized and celebrated at the 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards.
The full list of honorees is below.
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Put Your Brand Front & Center
Sponsor the 46th Annual Small Business & Non-Profit of the Year Awards
Align your business with one of Manatee County's most respected celebrations of entrepreneurial excellence, non-profit impact, and community leadership.
Why sponsor?
* Position your brand alongside excellence in business and non-profit leadership
* Gain visibility through Chamber marketing, digital promotions, and event recognition
* Reach influential business and community leaders
* Demonstrate your support for a thriving local business community
* Enjoy exclusive branding and VIP opportunities based on sponsorship level
Sponsorship opportunities are limited, with many categories offered on an exclusive basis.
Many sponsorship categories are exclusive and filled on a first-come basis. Early commitment provides the greatest promotional visibility.
Showcase your company’s commitment to supporting local businesses, non-profits, and community leadership.
-Reserved half table of 4
-Half page, full color ad in event program
-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications, event materials, website, Current magazine, podium remarks, signage throughout the event, and event presentation branding
Lights, Camera & Action Sponsor | $1000
Help bring the event to life through the sights and sounds that create a memorable celebration experience.
-Prominent 24x36 sponsor sign displayed
-Reserved seating for 2
-Quarter page, full color ad in event program
-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications, event materials, website, Current magazine, podium remarks, signage throughout the event, and event presentation branding
Supporting Sponsor | $850
Support an afternoon dedicated to recognizing excellence in Manatee County.
-Reserved seating for 2
-Quarter page, full color ad in event program
-High-visibility sponsor recognition across Chamber communications, event materials, website, Current magazine, podium remarks, signage throughout the event, and event presentation branding
Reserve Your Table/Seats
(Please note these prices do not include the VIP Reception. See below for more details regarding the VIP Reception Add-On. Nominees that purchase event tickets will receive up to 2 complimentary VIP Reception admissions.)
Table of 8: Member = $850 | Non-Member = $1000
-Preferred seating, company recognition at table
Half Table of 5: Member = $525 | Non-Member = $650
-Preferred seating, company recognition at table
Individual Reservation: Member = $110 | Non-Member = $160
-Open seating
*Registration deadline is Friday, August 14.
VIP Reception Add-On | $40 per person
-Includes access to the exclusive VIP networking hour before the event (10AM – 11AM) featuring complimentary free-flowing mimosas
Nominees will receive two complimentary VIP Reception admissions.
Printed Program Advertising Opportunities
Promote your business in the official event program distributed to all attendees
-Full Page, Full-Color Ad | $400
-Half Page, Full-Color Ad | $250
-Quarter Page, Full-Color Ad | $150
Ad design services available
*To check for available ad space, please contact Tonya Kida directly at 941-748-4842, ext. 122. We must have all ads by 5 PM on Tuesday, August 18.
Announcing the 2026 Honorees
For-Profit Businesses
- Aginto - A Digital Agency
- Ananda Farms
- Artisan Pool and Design
- Bella's Booth
- Belt Salon
- Blue Collar Roofing
- Bringman Roofing
- Centrus Financial Strategies
- Chicken Salad Chick
- Clark Financial Partners
- Coastal Hearing Care
- Compass Hotel by Margaritaville
- Custom ComTek
- Diane's Allstar Insurance Agency of Florida
- Discover Bradenton
- Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard
- Game On Nation
- Gotcha Covered of Bradenton
- Gulf Coast Music Therapy
- Hardball Law
- Hensley Law Offices
- JLS Remodeling Services
- Lanai Lifestyles
- Langdon Hall Assisted Living Facility
- Longboat Key Roofing
- Luhrsen Goldberg
- The Made Clean Company
- Manatee Digital Marketing
- McNary Law
- Mighty Dog Roofing
- The Milestone Financial Group at Morgan Stanley
- Oasis Home Collective
- O'Bricks
- Orange Blossom Coffee
- Owens Electric
- Parkwood Dental
- Party Popping Events
- Results 1st
- SaraMana Business Solutions
- SERVPRO of Bradenton
- Southernly Simon Apparel
- Supermarket Acapulco Tropical
- SWAT Networking - Successful Women Aligning Together
- Town Square at University Parkway
- Veith Engineering & Business Solutions
- Wade's Interiors
- Your Money Fast Tax Preparation Services
- ZNS Engineering, LC
- Anchor House
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
- Braden River Soccer Club/FL Premier SWFL
- Bring on the Ministry
- Cat Depot
- CES Academy
- Feeding Empty Little Tummies
- Freedom House - Bailes Consulting Services
- Harbor58
- Help to Home
- Keep Manatee Beautiful
- The Kind Mouse Productions
- Lighthouse Vision Loss Center
- Live Tampa Bay
- Loving Hands Ministries
- Manasota ASALH
- Manatee Children's Services
- Manatee Education Foundation
- Manatee River Fair Association
- Myakka Elephant Ranch
- Nathan Benderson Park Conservancy
- North River Prevention Partners
- One More Child
- Palma Sola Botanical Park
- Parenting Matters
- The Salvation Army
- Selah Freedom
- Solve Maternity Homes
- Stillpoint Mission
- United Way Suncoast
- Visible Men Academy
- We Care Manatee
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Printed courtesy of manateechamber.com/ – Contact the Manatee Chamber of Commerce for more information.
PO Box 321, Bradenton, FL 34206-0321 – (941) 748-3411 – info@manateechamber.com