The 11th Annual Excellence in Human Resources Awards - S. Florida Business & Wealth

The 11th Annual Excellence in Human Resources Awards

South Florida Business and Wealth Celebrates Workplace Leaders

South Florida Business & Wealth hosted the 11th Annual Excellence in Human Resources Awards at the Sport of Kings Theater at Gulfstream Park, honoring the professionals whose leadership behind the scenes helps keep the region’s companies strong, stable, and growing. The annual program recognizes HR executives who play a critical role in fostering organizational culture, guiding strategic planning, supporting diversity and inclusion, strengthening employee relations, and helping businesses attract and retain top talent in one of the country’s most competitive markets.

The evening combined recognition with entertainment, featuring live performances by Alexander Star and Jon Saxx, as honorees, executives, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the people shaping the future of South Florida’s workforce.

This year’s awards were presented with the support of Title Sponsor StevenDouglasSilver Sponsors included Seacoast Bank, PeoPayGo, OCMI, and Recovery Unplugged. Sapphire Sponsors were Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and BrightStar Credit Union, and Emerald Sponsors included TMF Plastic Solutions, Dealer Services Network, Acclarity Group, and Segpay.

Additional support was provided by Partner Sponsors Gulfstream Park, NuSound Entertainment, Balloons Galore & More, South Florida Event Rentals, Marisole Flower Studio, and Print Basics, helping make the 11th annual celebration one of the signature business events of the year.

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