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Stetsons and Stilettos Gala
The Ovations Gala is a highly anticipated event that brings together exceptional businesses from diverse industries, celebrating their remarkable achievements and crowning them as the epitome of excellence. This prestigious gala recognizes and honors the "best of" businesses, showcasing their support for and from the community. The gala provides a platform for businesses to gain well-deserved recognition and visibility, serving as a testament to their dedication, vision, and commitment to excellence. With an electric atmosphere, distinguished guests, and an impeccable selection of award categories, the Ovations Gala is a captivating celebration that inspires, connects, and applauds the remarkable accomplishments of our businesses.
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Ballroom on the Lake
6:00 - 9:30 PM
Ovations Gala Competition Disclosures
Businesses must be a member in good standing of the Oviedo-Winter Springs Chamber to compete.
Voting now closed.
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2023 Winners
Best Local Event of the Year: Great Day in the Country
Best Social Media Presence: Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream
Best Home-Based Business (does not have a brick and mortar): Look Local Magazine
Best Man Owned Business: Oviedo Brewing Company - Vishal Chunilal
Best Women Owned Business: Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream
Best Non-Franchise Restaurant: Stefano's Trattoria
Best Customer Service: Chick-fil-A Oviedo North UCF
Best Oviedo Based Business: Marty's Auto Works
Best Winter Springs Based Business: Modern Plumbing Industries
Best Emerging Business of the Year (in business less than 2 years): Oviedo Olive Oil
Best Restaurant: Rock & Brews Oviedo
Best Non-Profit: HOPE Helps
Best Community Involvement for Businesses (non-profit cannot win this award): Rock & Brews Oviedo
Best Family-Owned Business (in the family for more than 2 generations): Marty's Auto Works
Best Personal Wellness: Oviedo YMCA
Best Health Services: Medical Acupuncture
Best Minority Owned Business: Kumon Reading and Math Center
Best Veteran Owned Business: American Legion Post 243
Best Professional Services (law firms, banks, CPA’s, accountants, financial firms, realtors): Fairwinds Credit Union
Best Volunteer of the Year: Rebecca Rove
Best Member of the Year: ThinkCFO
Best Businessman of the Year: Jeffrey Chudnow
Best Businesswoman of the Year: Kristen Denny
Board Member of the Year: Marianne Joseph
2023 Finalists
Best Local Event of the Year
2. Oviedo Night Market at Oviedo Brewing Company
3. HOPE Helps Sham Rock N' Run 5k
Best Social Media Presence
2. Running 4 Heroes
3. Chick-fil-A Oviedo North UCF
Best Home-Based Business (does not have a brick and mortar)
2. The Celebrate Everything Company
3. Mary Kay with Michelle Rubiera-Perez
Best Man Owned Business
2. A Budget Tree Service - Dale Meagher
3. Beers and Gordon P.A. - Jim Gordon
Best Women Owned Business
2. Face & Body Bar - Debbie McLaughlin
3. Kumon Math and Reading Center of Winter Springs - Rabiah Illasarie
Best Non-Franchise Restaurant
2. TJ's Seafood Shack
3. Oviedo Brewing Company
Best Customer Service
2. One Florida Bank
3. Mary Kay - Michelle Rubiera-Perez
Best Oviedo Based Business
2. Beers and Gordon P.A.
3. Mary Kay - Michelle Rubiera-Perez
Best Winter Springs Based Business
2. Kumon Math and Reading Center of Winter Springs
3. Legends Winter Springs
Best Emerging Business of the Year (in business less than 2 years)
2. One Florida Bank
3. Basecamp Fitness Oviedo
Best Restaurant
2. Stefano's Trattoria
3. Chick-fil-A Oviedo North UCF
Best Non-Profit
2. Running 4 Heroes
3. Haley's Light
Best Community Involvement for Businesses (non-profit cannot win this award)
2. Oviedo Medical Center
3. A Budget Tree Service
Best Family-Owned Business (in the family for more than 2 generations)
2. A. Duda and Sons
3. Modern Plumbing Industries
Best Personal Wellness
2. Medical Acupuncture
3. The Salt Room Oviedo
Best Health Services
2. Oviedo Medical Center
3. Your Oviedo Dentist
Best Minority Owned Business
2. Mary Kay - Michelle Rubiera-Perez
3. District Grooming Company
Best Veteran Owned Business
2. Zen Space Oviedo
3. Tier-1 Pro Inspections
Best Professional Services (law firms, banks, CPA’s, accountants, financial firms, realtors)
2. Boltz Legal
3. One Florida Bank