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Sandies Winners

2022 winners left to right:
(Top row) Danielle Visone, Brian Garnant, Nyda Bittmann Neville,
Yulia Kuzenko
(Bottom row) Chris Williams, Julie Fanning, Hugh Shields, Ashlyn McCarty, Lori Abramson, Bruce Abramson

Every year, the Sandies recognizes members, chosen by their peers, for their remarkable talents, character, and commitment to the Alliance and community. “The Sandies” awards actively support and celebrate The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance’s mission to serve, help develop and unify area businesses through a powerful partnership with other community organizations and governmental institutions. LWRBA is dedicated to providing leadership, resources and business development to foster and advocate for the businesses and their employees of Lakewood Ranch.

ABOVE AND BEYOND

Congratualtions
Nyda Bittmaann Neville - TNB Consulting

 

BEST RANCHER 

Congratulations
Ashlyn McCarty - Buffalo Lodging

Presented by
Bank OZK

BULL BY THE HORNS

Congratulations
Chris Williams - Aginto - A Digital Agency

Presented by
Grapevine Communications

 

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Congratulations
Hugh Shields - Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

Presented by
Willis Smith Construction

 

NETWORKING KING

Congratulations
Bruce Abramson - KW Commercial

Presented by
Thrive

 

NETWORKING QUEEN

Congratulations
Lori Ambramson - LegalShield

Presented by
Kerkering Barberio & Company

RAY OF SUNSHINE

Congratulations
Yulia Kuzenko - Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Presented by
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System

RISING STAR

Congratulations
Brian Garnant - Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation

Presented by
Gulfside Bank

 

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Congratulations
Danielle Visone - Tidewell Hospice

Presented by
Mote Marine Laboratory

 

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Congratulations
Julie Fanning - Benderson Development

Presented by
Bank of America