2024 Inspire Awards

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Congratulations to our Inspire Award honorees recognized at last week's ceremony. They are, from left:

Inspiring Community Service: Nita Ward, SPCA Tampa Bay

Inspiring our Young: Mary K Wilson, Renowned Vocal Instructor, Wilson Family Foundation

Inspiring Public Service: Arrow Woodard, City of Largo

Young Who Inspire: Neil Trivitayakhun, Seminole High School

Inspiring Business Leadership: Nate Cocco, State Farm Team Cocco

(Photo Credit: Advanced Video Systems)

Dozens from throughout the region joined us in recognizing our 2024 Inspire Award honorees at the Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo. This 15th annual event was coordinated by the Chamber Women’s Leadership Committee. A special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors; Advanced Video Systems, Home Instead Senior Care/Be a Santa to a Senior, McManus & McManus, P.A., Acropol Family Restaurant, Archwell Health, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, and Village Inn.

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Bay Care/Morton Plant Hospital

Business & Family Insurors

Cloud Law Firm PA

Duke Energy

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Home Instead/Be a Santa

Jackson & Associates CPA

Melody Hunter Homes

National Aviation Academy

Pinellas County Housing Authority

Piper Fire Protection

Platinum Information Services

Regions Bank

State Farm - Team Cocco

The Palms of Largo

Valley National Bank

Village Inn

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

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