BRADENTON, FL – The 2022 MYP MVP Awards was held on Thursday, February 17 at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. This event honored young professionals that demonstrated initiative and excellence in their careers, contributed time and energy in serving the community, and sought to support others through leadership and advocacy. We also honored an employer that implemented creative and intentional initiatives to attract and retain young talent to our region.
The Awards were hosted by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Presenting Sponsor Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County.
This year there were 28 nominations, and 5 winners were chosen.
Business MYP MVP
Katie Howard
Insurance Time of Bradenton
802 6th Ave. W., Bradenton 34205
(941) 746-5151
Non-Profit MYP MVP
Danielle Visone
Tidewell Hospice
6310 Capital Drive, Ste. 100, Lakewood Ranch 34202
(941) 552-7576
Entrepreneurial MYP MVP
Katy Kopstad
Sea Breeze Coffee and Tea
2111 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton 34203
(941) 758-1249
Employer MYP MVP
Blalock Walters, P.A.
Contacts: Matt Plummer, Esq. or Jill McGarry, Marketing Director
802 11th St. W., Bradenton 34205
(941) 748-0100
MYP MVP of the Year
Mitch Lomazov
Excellence Performance
8191 N. Tamiami Trail, Bldg B1, Sarasota 34243
(833) 239-2355
The 2022 MYP MVP Awards Judges:
- Phill Baker, Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. (Manatee Chamber of Commerce Past Chair)
- Dustin Fusillo, Trane Technologies (Manatee Young Professionals Past Chair)
- Stewart Moon, Air & Energy (Manatee Young Professionals Past Chair)
- Stacy Morgan, Conley Buick GMC Subaru
- Chris Pennewill, Hancock Whitney Bank (Manatee Young Professionals Past Chair)
To learn more about the Manatee Young Professionals, contact Kim Dalglish at 941-748-3411 or visit www.MYPOnline.com.
The Manatee Chamber of Commerce, a 5-Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce with 2,000+ member businesses and organizations representing 69,000 employees, has offices in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch to serve the greater Manatee County area. Its mission is to build a positive business environment while enhancing the community’s quality of life.