Annual Celebration
August 28, 2025
Location: Dan Cannon Auditorium - 36722 County Road 52 • Dade City, FL 33525
The East Pasco Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Awards Banquet Celebration each year to celebrate the achievements of its members and recognize their contributions to the community and local economy. This signature event honors outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who exemplify leadership, innovation, and community spirit. It also serves as the official installation of the incoming Board of Directors, symbolizing a renewed commitment to the Chamber’s mission and future goals. The banquet fosters connection and collaboration, bringing together leaders from across East Pasco to reflect on successes, strengthen relationships, and set the tone for another year of progress and growth.
Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits
Exclusive Title Sponsor - $2,500 (One Available)
- Table Seating for 10
- Your company logo on program and all other printed materials
- Your company logo on event page and registration page
- Includes speaking opportunity at event
Visionary Sponsor - $650 (Six Available)
- Table Seating for 10
- Your logo on the Event page of the website
- Mention in program and all other printed materials
- Your company mentioned in the script on event day
Legacy Sponsor - $550 (Unlimited)
- Table Seating for 8
- Your logo on the Event page of the website
- Your company name in the program and all other printed materials
Cornerstone Sponsor - $425 (Unlimited)
- Table Seating for 6
- Your logo on the Event page of the website
- Your company name in the program
Printing Sponsor (One Available)
- In trade for printing materials, logo on program and event page of website
Award Sponsor (One Available)
- In trade for providing member awards, logo on program and event page of website
- Table Seating for
Stage Sponsor (One Available)
- In trade for stage decorating, logo on program and event page of website
- Table Seating for 8
Bar Sponsor - $500 (Four Available)
- Your logo on the bar signage, program and event page of the website
- Table Seating for 2
Dessert Dash Sponsor - $500
- Your logo on the dessert table signage
Individual Tickets available for $75
2025 Award Categories
Nominations Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025
Please clearly state your reason for nomination – it is important to the Selection Committee. You may nominate a business or individual for multiple categories and submit more than one nomination per category. Nominees must be Chamber members for at least one year (unless otherwise noted) and should meet each award’s criteria.
Small Business of the Year
(1-25 Employees) For exemplary reputation, product or service, growth, business model, leadership, and corporate citizenship.
Large Business of the Year
(25+ Employees) For exemplary reputation, product or service, growth, business model, leadership and corporate citizenship.
Citizen of the Year
For exemplary contribution toward the betterment of the greater East Pasco Chamber community over the past year (not required to be a Chamber member).
Diamond Award (Non-Profit/Philanthropy)
For exemplary contribution by a non-profit organization or to the betterment of the greater East Pasco community. This award also recognizes businesses whose philanthropic efforts have had a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of others.
Chairman's Leadership Award
For exemplary contribution and public service at the city, county, state or federal government level or contribution by a business or individual to further economic development of the greater East Pasco community.
Alice Hall Community Service Award (Lifetime Achievement)
For exemplary lifetime contribution toward the betterment of the greater Zephyrhills community (not required to be a Chamber member).
Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award
For exemplary lifetime contribution toward the betterment of the greater Dade City community (not required to be a chamber member).
2024 Award Winners
Large Business of the Year
For exemplary reputation, product or service, growth, business model, leadership and corporate citizenship
Golden Corral
Small Business of the Year
For exemplary reputation, product or service, growth, business model, leadership and corporate citizenship
Hounds Town
The Diamond Award
For exemplary contribution by a non-profit organization to the betterment of the Zephyrhills community
Academy of Spectrum Diversity
Citizen of the Year
For exemplary contribution toward the betterment of the Zephyrhills community over the past year
Cliff Moffett
Economic Development or Leadership in Government
For exemplary contribution by a business or individual to furthering economic development or leadership of the Zephyrhills community
Antwon Gildon
Chamber Member of the Year
For exemplary contribution toward the betterment of the Zephyrhills community
Debbie Murray
Chamber Member of the Year
For exemplary contribution toward the betterment of the greater Dade City community
Eugenia Parlow
Chamber Business of the Year
For exemplary reputation, product or service, growth, business model leadership and corporate citizenship
Jarrett Ford Dade City
Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award
For exemplary lifetime contribution toward the betterment of the greater Dade City community
Sister Roberta Bailey, O.S.B.
