Annual Awards Gala

The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Foundation is pleased to host its annual awards gala in support of Take Stock in Children. This year’s theme is Rio Carnival—an evening filled with vibrant energy, celebration, music, and the spirit of community. Join us for a memorable night as we celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and honor the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations that help make a difference in our community.

The Annual Awards Gala is our premier event where we reflect on the previous year, recognize the Chamber’s outgoing Chairman of the Board, and honor our annual award recipients. This formal celebration recognizes the Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Community Leader of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and other community awards. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment, a silent auction, and an evening designed to celebrate another successful year in the Gulf Breeze community.

Your ticket includes entry to the event, amazing food, live entertainment, access to the silent auction, and an evening of Rio Carnival-inspired celebration. Guests will also enjoy the excitement of a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar, and the awards ceremony recognizing outstanding community leaders, businesses, and organizations.

About the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Foundation

The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is the charitable, 501c3 arm of the chamber. Through its mission, and with the support of its own separate board, our foundation awards multiple scholarships every year to support the Gulf Breeze community. The foundation hosts 2 major events each year to raise funds for its projects. Since its creation in 2019, the Foundation has donated over $40,000 to education and military support projects. Our annual awards gala fundraises for a full 4-year college scholarship through the Take Stock in Children Program which supports students Santa Rosa County.

Last year's Annual Awards Gala met this goal and we were able to fully-fund a 4-year scholarship for a Gulf Breeze High School student through the Take Stock in Children Program.

Thank you, for helping our organization support others!

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About Take Stock In Children

Transforming Florida
ONE STUDENT AT A TIME.

Take Stock in Children, Inc. is a nonprofit mentoring, college readiness, and college scholarship organization dedicated to transforming Florida one student at a time. Working statewide throughout Florida, our mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, underrepresented, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for degree attainment through postsecondary education. We provide wraparound services to students through an innovative multi-year model from middle school through postsecondary completion.

The Take Stock in College and Career program provides postsecondary completion and degree attainment support services each year for more than 7,000+ Take Stock scholars enrolled at one of Florida's 40 public colleges and universities. The college program is part of Take Stock's continuum-of-care support model for its first-generation students as they continue their educational pathway to degree attainment or certification. The model provides scholars with the support needed to help them navigate college, problem-solve issues when they arise, and help develop life skills that will become increasingly important as they transition to working professionals. The Take Stock in College and Career program helps ensure student scholars successfully use their Take Stock scholarship and delivers on our most basic promise, helping our scholars succeed in college, career, and life.

The Santa Rosa Rookie Teacher of the Year program recognizes outstanding educators in their first three years of teaching, nominated by schools across Santa Rosa County. It celebrates the passion and promise new teachers bring to their students — and encourages them to grow, thrive, and build lasting careers in Santa Rosa classrooms.

The Junior Leadership Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower high school juniors in Santa Rosa County to develop their leadership potential and make a positive impact in their community. Through a carefully curated curriculum and engaging service projects, participants gain valuable life skills and practical knowledge while fostering a sense of civic responsibility. This program offers a unique opportunity for students to connect with local leaders, decisionmakers, and professionals from various industries, providing them with insights into different career paths and the chance to build valuable networks. By exploring leadership concepts, honing their communication and problem-solving abilities, and embracing the spirit of service, participants emerge from the program equipped with the confidence, skills, and commitment to contribute to their community's growth and success.