BRADENTON — The Manatee Chamber of Commerce has announced the honorees for its 46th Annual Small Business and Nonprofit of the Year Awards, recognizing more than 75 outstanding businesses and organizations whose leadership, innovation and commitment to service are helping shape a stronger Manatee County.
Honorees will be recognized during a luncheon Friday, Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. During the luncheon, honorees, finalists and award winners will be recognized across multiple business and nonprofit categories.
Now in its 46th year, the award program is one of the county’s longest running and most respected business recognition programs. The awards celebrate organizations that exemplify excellence in customer service, business success, workplace culture, leadership, innovation and community involvement.
This year’s honorees represent a diverse cross-section of industries and missions from construction, healthcare, hospitality, agriculture, retail and professional services to organizations serving children, families, education, conservation and individuals in need. Together, they demonstrate the entrepreneurial spirit, resilience and community commitment that continue to strengthen the local economy and enhance the quality of life throughout Manatee County.
“Every successful business and nonprofit has a story of perseverance, innovation and service behind it,” said Kim Dalglish, vice president of membership for the Chamber. “These organizations aren’t just successful, they’re creating jobs, serving neighbors, solving community challenges, and making Manatee County an exceptional place to live and work. We are honored to recognize their accomplishments and celebrate the positive impact they have on our community.”
Being named a Small Business and Nonprofit of the Year honoree is an achievement in itself. Following nominations submitted by members of the community, organizations complete a comprehensive application highlighting their operations, leadership, customer service, employee engagement, financial stewardship and community involvement. Independent volunteer judges then evaluate each application to determine finalists and award recipients.
The honorees are:
2026 Business Honorees
• 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 Irish Pub & Martini Bar
• 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
2026 Profit Honorees
• 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
Event tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and program advertising are available at ManateeChamber.com/SmallBiz.
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is a nationally recognized chamber representing more than 2,000 businesses and organizations employing over 75,000 people throughout the Manatee County region.