BRADENTON, FL – The 2023 MYP Awards was held on Thursday, February 16 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. This year there were 24 nominations with 5 winners selected.
Business Award
Jason Osborne
Bank OZK
1901 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton 34205
(941) 757-4650
Non-Profit Award
Jessica Ryherd
Feeding Empty Little Tummies
901 8th Ave. W., Palmetto 34221
(941) 896-7870
Entrepreneur Award
Kristin Hokanson
Fiorelli Winery & Vineyard
4250 County Road 675, Bradenton 34211
(941) 322-0976
Employer Award
Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Club
Jeff Podobnik, Vice President of Florida & Dominican Operations
1701 27th St. E., Bradenton 34208
(941) 747-3031, Ext. 4001
MVP of the Year Award
Colbe Herr
IMG Academy
5500 34th St. W., Bradenton 34210
(941) 840-3638
The 2023 MYP Awards Judges:
- Ben Bakker, NDC Commercial Real Estate (Manatee Young Professionals Past Chair)
- Cheri Coryea, The Patterson Foundation (Past Winner as County Administrator for Manatee County Government – Employer of the Year Winner 2019)
- Katie Howard, Insurance Time of Bradenton (2022 MYP Award Winner)
- Stewart Moon, Air & Energy (Manatee Young Professionals Past Chair)
- Craig Warzecha, Bradenton Marauders (Manatee Young Professionals Past Chair; recused himself from Employer of the Year judging)