Annual Awards Dinner & Gala Previous Winners
A night of recognition, networking, and celebration, the Annual Awards Dinner & Gala honors the outstanding achievements of local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
Below is a list of award winners from previous years. If you have any questions or would like additional information about any of the businesses or business professionals on this list, please contact the Chamber at info@NassauCountyFLChamber.com.Â
2023 Award Winners
| Large Business of the Year | Omni Amelia Island Resort |
| Medium Business of the Year | Dave Turner Plumbing |
| Small Business of the Year | Boston Photography |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Dunia Taylor |
| Business Leader of the Year | Justin Taylor |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Christian McLean |
| Nonprofit of the Year | Nassau Habitat for Humanity |
| Chamber Ambassador of the Year | Avis Miller |
| 2023 Chaiman's Award | Josh Mattox |
2022 Award Winners
| Large Business of the Year | Rayonier, Inc. |
| Medim Business of the Year | Wallace Pierson Travel |
| Small Business of the Year | Redbones Dog Bakery and Boutique |
| Business Leader of the Year | Destination Amelia Vacation Rentals |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Chason Forehand |
| Ambassador of the Year | Dunia Taylor |
| Distinguished Volunteer Service | Renee Stoffel |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Stacy Millett |
| Non-Profit of the Year | Northeast Florida Fair |
2021 Award Winners
| Large Business of the Year | The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island |
| Medium Business of the Year | FASTSIGNS of Fernandina Beach |
| Small Business of the Year | Amelia Island Bait & Tackle |
| Green Business of the Year | Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc. |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Linda Crow |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Krystal Eagle |
| Business Leader of the Year | Mike Brooks |
| NON-Profit of the Year | Boys and Girls Clubs of Nassau County |
| Ambassador of the Year | Apollo Wright |
| Award for Volunteer Excellence | Emily Baumgartner |
2020 Award Winners
| Chairman’s Award | Eric Schmidt |
| Ambassador of the Year | Ashley Powell |
| Large Business of the Year | Baptist Medical Center Nassau |
| Medium Business of the Year | Wicked BAO |
| Small Business of the Year | Amelia Island Kayak Excursions |
| Green Business of the Year | Traders Hill Farm |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Dearsha Johnson |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Theresa Duncan |
| Business Leader of the Year | Tracy Nazzaro |
| Nonprofit of the Year | Barnabas Center, Inc. |
2019 Award Winners
| Chairman’s Award | Sean McGill |
| Distinguished Volunteer Service | Kimberly Schwerdtfeger |
| Ambassador of the Year | Ashley Powell |
| Yulee Council | Stuart Davis |
| Island Council | Melanie Brubaker |
| Westside Council | Lisa Rozier |
| Large Business of the Year | The Lakeside at Amelia Island |
| Medium Business of the Year | Traders Hill Farm |
| Small Business of the Year | Atlantic Hair Studio |
| Green Business of the Year | MosquitoNix |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Rachel Clark |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Jackson Selvidge |
| Business Leader of the Year | Octavio Martinez |
| Nonprofit of the Year | Barnabas Center, Inc. |
2018 Award Winners
| Ambassador of the Year | Amber Bullington-Tipton |
| Buisness Leader of the Year | Brian Henning |
| NonProfit or the Year | Micah's Place |
| Medium Business of the Year | Nana Teresa's Bake Shop |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Eric Belley |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Heather Bennett |
| Large Business of the year | Quality Health of Fernandina Beach |
| Small Business of the Year | Story & Song Bookstore Bistro |
| Green Business of the Year | Traders Hill Farm |
| Chairman' s Award | Wesley Hurlock |
| Distinguished Volunteer Service | George Spicer |
2017 Award Winners
| Large Business of the Year | The Home Depot of Yulee |
| Medium Business of the Year | FastSigns |
| Small Business of the Year | Amelia Island Kayak Excursions |
| Green Business of the Year | Color It Green |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Nancy Dervaes |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Kimberly Gustafson |
| Business Leader of the Year | June Carter |
| Nonprofit of the Year | Nassau County Council on Aging |
| Distinguished Volunteer Service | Deb Cottle |
| Ambassador of the Year | Kimberly Gustafson |
| Chairman’s Award | Renee Stoffel |
| Healthy Company Award | Rayonier Advanced Materials |
2016 Award Winners
| Ambassador of the Year | Nancy Dervaes |
| Healthy Company Award | Barnabas Center, Inc. |
| Leadership Nassau Alumni of the Year | Scott Herring |
| Chairman's Award | Linda Winston |
| Distinguished Volunteer Service | William Moore |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Shelby Burnsed |
| Green Business of the Year | White Oak Conservation Holding, LLC |
| Nonprofit of the Year | Barnabas Center, Inc. |
| Large Business of the Year | Osprey Village Amelia Island |
| Medium Business of the Year | Amelia River Cruises and Charters |
| Small Business of the Year | Precision Chiropractic |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Dallas Hempstead |
| Business Leader of the Year | Ron Heymann |
2013 Award Winners
| Large Business of the Year | Residence Inn Amelia Island |
| Medium Business of the Year | Advance Rehabilitation |
| Small Business of the Year | Advanced Muscle Therapy |
| Green Business of the Year | A1A Solar Contracting |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Emily Hope |
| Young Business Leader of the Year | Brandy Carvalho |
| Business Leader of the Year | Bob Hartman |
| Distinguished Volunteer Service | Tony Baia |
2007 Award Winners
| Large Business of the Year | First Coast Community Bank |
| Medium Business of the Year | Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q |
| Small Business of the Year | Target Marketing |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Marianna McIntyre |
| Distinguished Volunteer Service | Charles Shelton |
| Board of Directors Award | Mixed Media |
| Ambassador of the Year | Mary Pitcher |
| Volunteer of the Year | Mary Pitcher |
| Chairman's Award | Ron Flick |
2006 Award Winners
| Large Business of the Year | Publix Super Markets |
| Medium Business of the Year | Hampton Inn & Suites |
| Small Business of the Year | AXIA Public Relations and Marketing |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Effie Andreu |
| Volunteer of the Year | Jill Dorson-Chi |
| Board of Directors Annual Award | Jill Dorson-Chi |
2004 Award Winners
| Large Business of the Year | Rayonier |
| Small Business of the Year | Hampton Inn & Suites |
| Non-Profit of the Year | Communities In Schools |
| Volunteer of the Year | Jeri Kolke |
| Customer Service Professional of the Year | Teri Daggett |
| Board of Directors Award | First National Bank of Nassau County |
| Ambassador of the Year | Patti Duncan |
| Chairman's Award | Jim Shorads |