Our Chamber Coalitions launched four new awards last year and this year they have added a few more! The Coalitions Impact Awards includes the Chamber's popular Tomorrow's Leaders Today Award, which recognizes up-and-coming talent in the business world, as well as the Hispanic Leadership Award, Emerging Entrepreneur Award, and more! Nominate worthy candidates today for
Do you know someone under 40 who works OR lives in Osceola County who you consider an up-and-coming leader in our community? The Young Professionals of Osceola County want to give you the opportunity to nominate an individual for their Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Award! This Award recognizes individuals 40 and under that live or work in Osceola County and who go above and beyond in their acts of service, both professionally and for the community.
The Young Professionals launched the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Awards in 2018. That year, eight remarkable under-40s were honored. Nominations* for the 2026 awards are open through June 30, 2026. Nominees will submit a detailed application and winners will be honored at our Awards Luncheon on September 23.
*Please note, nominating the same candidate multiple times does not increase their chances of winning. One nomination is sufficient for a candidate to receive an application. Winners are judged on the basis of the application they complete.
This year, for the first time, our Non-Profit Coalition is offering not one but two(!) awards to recognize outstanding non-profit work in Osceola County.
The Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding 501(c)(3) nonprofit that demonstrates exceptional service, measurable community impact, strong leadership, sound financial stewardship, and meaningful engagement with businesses and volunteers in the Chamber’s service area. This award celebrates organizations that strengthen the community and serve as models of excellence, innovation, and sustainability in the nonprofit sector.
To be eligible, an organization must:
• Be a registered 501(c)(3) or equivalent nonprofit
• Have been in operation for at least three (3) years
• Serve residents or causes within the The Osceola Chamber’s geographic region
• Demonstrate ethical governance and financial accountability
Nominations* are due no later than June 30, 2026. Nominees will then complete an application to be considered for the award.
The Non-Profit Practitioner of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding professional working in the non-profit sector - at any level of the organization - who demonstrates exceptional commitment, leadership through action, measurable community impact, ethical practice, and a strong dedication to collaboration and service. This award intentionally honors both frontline practitioners and organizational leaders whose work strengthens the community and exemplifies the values of service, innovation, and partnership.
Nominees must meet all of the following requirements:
• Employed (paid or full-time equivalent) by a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Serve in any role or level within the organization, including program staff, coordinators, specialists, frontline practitioners, managers, or executives
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the non-profit sector
• Currently working within the Chamber’s geographic service area
• Demonstrate work that occurred primarily within the past 12–24 months
• May be self-nominated or nominated by a peer, supervisor, board member, community partner, or Chamber member
This award is not limited to CEOs, executive directors, or senior leadership. Individuals who do not hold formal management or supervisory titles are strongly encouraged to apply. Board members serving in a purely volunteer capacity are not eligible for this award.
Nominations* are due no later than June 30, 2026. Nominees will then complete an application to be considered for the award.
*Please note, nominating the same candidate multiple times does not increase their chances of winning. One nomination is sufficient for a candidate to receive an application. Winners are judged on the basis of the application they complete.
Sponsored by the Chamber's Pride Coalition, nominations for the 2026 ROY G BIV Impact award are open through June 30, 2026. Nominees will be announced online following the nomination period and the public will then be invited to vote for the winner who will then be announced at the Coalitions Impact Awards Breakfast in September.
The ROY G BIV Impact Award honors individuals making bold, lasting contributions to the LGBTQ+ community in Osceola. Inspired by the colors of the rainbow, each letter of ROY G BIV represents a core value that drives meaningful change: Representation, Outreach, Youth Empowerment, Growth, Boldness, Inclusion, and Visibility. From uplifting queer youth and creating safe, affirming spaces, to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices and driving community growth, this award celebrates those who embody the full spectrum of impact. Whether through advocacy, art, education, or service, recipients of the ROY G. BIV Impact Award are recognized for their unwavering commitment to building a more vibrant, inclusive world.
Our Hispanic Business Coalition is once again sponsoring two awards that will honor an individual who has proven their leadership and influence in Osceola's Hispanic business community and a business, organization, or initiative that has made an impact. Nominations* are open now.
The Hispanic Leadership Award honors Hispanic individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership within the Hispanic community through June 30, 2026.
The Hispanic Business Impact Award recognizes Hispanic businesses, organizations, or initiatives that have made a significant positive impact on the Hispanic business community in Osceola County, Florida. Nominations are due no later than June 30, 2026.
*Please note, nominating the same candidate multiple times does not increase their chances of winning. One nomination is sufficient for a candidate to receive an application. Winners are judged on the basis of the application they complete.
Presented by the Black Business Coalition of The Osceola Chamber, this award honors a rising Black entrepreneur who exemplifies innovation, resilience, and exceptional potential. It recognizes a business leader who is not only building a successful company, but also paving the way for future generations through bold vision and impactful leadership. Nominations* are due no later than June 30, 2026. Nominees will then complete an application to be considered for the award. Nominees should have been in business under 7 years.
*Please note, nominating the same candidate multiple times does not increase their chances of winning. One nomination is sufficient for a candidate to receive an application. Winners are judged on the basis of the application they complete.
Winners of all Coalitions Impact Awards will be honored, and in some cases revealed, at the Coalitions Impact Awards Breakfast on September 23, 2026 at Holiday Inn Orlando SW - Celebration Area. Check out some images from last year's event in the gallery below.
Advanced Ultrasound FL is a diagnostic imaging provider based in Kissimmee, focused on supporting physicians and their patients with timely, reliable ultrasound services. Founded by registered sonographer Sharday Jo, the clinic serves as a trusted imaging referral resource within the community.
Advanced Ultrasound FL works closely with local medical providers and the community health departments, increasing patient access to ultrasound care within Osceola County. The clinic also supports the development of college ultrasound students through its role as a teaching imaging facility.
To help reduce delays in patient management, Advanced Ultrasound FL offers same-day and next-day appointments, along with priority scheduling for urgent cases. All studies are interpreted by board-certified radiologists, with reports delivered within 24–48 hours. The clinic also maintains direct communication with referring offices, ensuring a seamless and dependable referral process.
Services include a full range of ultrasound exams for women, men, and pediatric patients, including obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, vascular, thyroid, breast, echocardiogram, and specialty imaging such as prostate and scrotal exams. The clinic accepts most major insurance plans and offers affordable self-pay options to help expand access to diagnostic ultrasound imaging across the community.
To learn more, visit AdvancedUltrasoundFL.com.
Local businesses are the backbone of strong communities, yet rising costs, high card processing fees, and limited access to capital make it harder than ever for them to thrive. BuildUp is a fintech-powered community commerce platform built to support local businesses, strengthen the local economy, and keep money local.
BuildUp provides a modern payment processing alternative that helps small and local businesses lower card processing fees by up to 50% while rewarding customers for shopping local. By reducing swipe fees and keeping more dollars circulating locally, BuildUp enables sustainable growth for neighborhood businesses and long-term community resilience.
Traditional merchant services and credit card networks extract billions of dollars from local economies each year. BuildUp offers an alternative approach to small business payment processing, one that prioritizes merchants, transparency,and community impact.
WithBuildUp, local businesses benefit from:
Instead of competing in isolation, merchants on BuildUp participate in community commerce, where customer spending supports multiple neighborhood businesses and strengthens the local economy.
BuildUp makes it easy for consumers to support local businesses every day. Shoppers can tap to pay using any card, earn shop local rewards, and track how their spending supports the community.
Optional roundups on everyday purchases allow users to turn spare change into meaningful local impact. These funds stay within the community, spent at participating businesses or used to support community-powered micro-lending for small businesses. Every transaction helps keep money local and circulating in the local economy.
Morethan a payments platform, BuildUp is a community commerce engine.Chambers of commerce, cities, and community organizations can use BuildUp’s real-time dashboards to see how money flows through local businesses and measure economic impact clearly and transparently.
BuildUp helps communities:
BuildUp is committed to partnering with chambers of commerce and local business organizations to create stronger, more resilient local economies. Each transaction on BuildUp is a vote for local businesses, community commerce, and shared prosperity.
It feels like Venmo. It works like Stripe. But it builds like a movement.
BuildUp is empowering communities, one transaction at a time.
