2025 VFCC Community Impact Award

🗓️ Application Timeline

Application Period: July 22, 2025 – September 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM ET

🗓️Semi-finalist Notifications:

October 20, 2025 via email

🗓️Mandatory Semi-finalist Interviews:

November 10 & 11, 2025 (Specific time slot to be assigned by the Independent Panel of Judges based on award category. Date and time slot may not be rescheduled. Specific date and time of interview will be emailed to semi-finalist before November 1, 2025)

🗓️Finalist Notifications:

December 1, 2025

🗓️Awards Presentation: VFCC Annual Awards Dinner/Celebration

January 22, 2026

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENTS *

I acknowledge that this application must be submitted online via ValricoFishhawk.org/2025-vfcc-annual-awards-info no later than Monday, September 22, 2025, at 4:59 PM ET. I understand that only one submission per applicant will be accepted, and that applications submitted via email, mail, or hand delivery will not be considered. I acknowledge that non-profits are ineligible to apply for this award category. I am an active VFCC member in good standing, with dues paid. I have participated in VFCC events in the past six months. I have attended at least two VFCC meetings per month over the past six months. My business is headquartered or primarily operates in the Valrico/FishHawk/Tampa Bay area. I understand that I must remain an active VFCC member through December 31, 2026. I understand that prior winners and finalists of other categories—except for Non-Profit of the Year—are eligible to apply. I agree to participate in the Semi-finalist interview, if applicable, on the scheduled date and time. Notification will be before November 1, 2025 via email. I understand that if selected as a finalist, I must attend the VFCC Awards Ceremony on January 22, 2026, and that failure to attend the interview or ceremony will result in disqualification. I understand that judging will be conducted by an independent panel. I may upload up to two supplemental items (e.g., photos, press, testimonials) as part of this application. I understand that my application must be complete and professional, and that neatness, clarity, and completeness will impact judging. I have read and agree to all eligibility requirements, expectations, and deadlines outlined above.

Annual Awards Questions?

Contact the VFCC Awards & Recognition Chair: Jennifer Stinson at awards@valricofishhawk.org

Are you submitting this application as a: *

Self-Nomination Nomination of Another Member Individual/Business

Submitting this application as a nomination of Another Individual/Business?

Nominator First and Last Name Required

Nominator Email Address

INFORMATION:

Complete all fields below.

Applicant or Nominee First and Last Name *

Will be used in all printed materials and award presentation.

Business Name *

Will be used in all printed materials and award presentation.

Business Address

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Business Email Address: *

Business Phone Number: *

Business Website (if applicable): *

If not applicable, type N/A.

Year Business was Started/Founded: *

Enter as YYYY

Legal Structure of the Business: *

Sole Proprietorship Single-Member LLC S Corporation (S Corp)

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Type N/A if not used

Facebook Page: *

Instagram Page: *

X (formerly Twitter) Page: *

LinkedIn Page: *

APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Limit responses to 250 words or less per question).

1. Community Contributions *

What unique, exceptional, or above-and-beyond efforts have you or the nominee contributed to a program, project, or cause? Examples may include: Extraordinary actions; Significant obstacles overcome; Groundbreaking or first-of-its-kind achievements.

2. Leadership and Collaboration *

How have you or the nominee demonstrated leadership, initiative, or brought groups together in meaningful ways? Examples may include: Visionary thinking; Creative, innovative solutions; Team-building and cross-sector collaborations.

3. Enduring Impact *

Why are your or the nominee's contributions significant and long-lasting for the Valrico/FishHawk/Tampa Bay community? Examples may include: Community benefits or funds raised; Scalable, replicated, or community-changing programs; Laws, ordinances, or policy changes. Be specific- include milestones, statistics, dates, hours volunteered, number of local organizations supported, or monetary figures when possible.

4. Who benefited most from your or the nominee's community impact efforts, and how did you identify these needs? *

Be as specific as possible — individuals, neighborhoods, schools, or other groups.

5. How do you or does the nominee involve your/their team or customers in community engagement efforts? *

Highlight a culture of service beyond leadership.

6. Why should you or the nominee be awarded VFCC's FIRST Community Impact Award? *

OPTIONAL UPLOAD No. 1

Letter of support, photos, news clipping, etc.

OPTIONAL UPLOAD No. 2

Letter of support, photos, news clipping, etc.

DISCLAIMER:

A minimum of two (2) applications must be received for an award category in order for that category to be considered for selection. If fewer than two applications are received, the VFCC Awards & Recognition Chair reserves the right to withdraw the category from this year’s awards.

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2025 VFCC Community Impact Award

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