This award is presented to a local and national corporation. The corporation of the Year demonstrates commitment to minority purchasing, technical & managerial assistance and support of minority programs.
The Buyer of the Year is presented to a corporate purchasing agent or buyer who actively solicits qualified MBEs and makes substantial purchases from those suppliers.
This supplier of the year has consistently provided quality products and services. The winners possess exemplary management, innovation and a strategic approach to future growth.
The Doing Well While Doing Good® (DWWDG) Humanitarian Award recognizes companies for their civic, philanthropic and volnteer initiatives.
The President's Rising Star Award is presented to an individual or company that is committed to supplier diversity or has excelled in business growth. The President & CEO of the FSMSDC selects the recipient of this award.
This award is presented to a business leader that is committed to minority business development and the community.
Corporations cannot nominate themselves; Only Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) can make these nominations. All nominees must be an active Corporate Member.
MBEs cannot nominate themselves or other MBEs; Only Corporate Members can make these nominations. All nominees must be a Certified MBE with the FSMSDC or any other NMSDC Affiliate Council.
The Annual Awards Gala is the Council’s signature event which recognizes the achievements of Florida’s top minority-owned businesses, dynamic industry leaders and major corporations that are committed to Supplier Diversity. This upscale evening of Honor and Elegance brings together Florida’s business community. Guests will have the opportunity to network, while celebrating the achievements of minority-owned businesses and professionals that are shaping the future of the State of Florida. The Gala includes a Reception, Musical Entertainment and Networking. Awards presented on the evening include Local & National Corporations of the Year, MBE Suppliers of the Year, Advocate of the Year, Buyer of the Year, President’s Rising Star Award, Crystal Award and the Doing Well While Doing Good® Humanitarian Award.
– 6:00 PM –
Registration and Reception
– 7:00 PM –
Welcome Remarks
Dinner
Awards Ceremony
Recognition and Acknowledgements
Dancing and Musical Entertainment
43rd Annual Awards Gala Souvenir
Purchase an ad in the 44th Annual Awards Gala Program Book
Turner Construction Company
Moffitt Cancer Center
Crowned Marketing & Communications
Cube Care Company
Gibson Companies
MasTec
Kathey Porter, University of Florida
H.T. Smith, Esq.
Dr. Judy Schmelzer, Broward College
Zahlene Enterprises
COMELCO
Duke Energy
American Sign Language Services
A Celebration of Nations
Journey to Africa
A Celebration of Carnival
Bollywood: A Festival of Colors
Year of the Horse
Passport to Paradise
Monte Carlo Night
Casino Royale
Excellence in Diversity
Excellence in Diversity