Up and Comer Awards - S. Florida Business & Wealth

Up and Comer Awards

July 28, 2017 | SFBW Staff

Nearly 600 guests attended the 2017 SFBW Up & Comer Awards at Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale. Guests enjoyed cocktails prepared at a Las Vegas-style light-up bar, served by the Gold Coast Roller Derby Grrls. Thierry Isambert Culinary served an array of street food creations, from Indian cuisine to arepas.

SFBW Chairman and CEO Gary Press and sponsor Erik Sussman, president and CEO of MassMutual South Florida, presented awards to the most successful and forward-thinking South Florida business professionals under the age of 40. With more than 450 applicants, 86 were chosen as finalists and 20 winners were announced, receiving their awards after strutting down an LED runway.

Yen Morales, Catherin Valin and Maud Boisacq

Adriana Fernandez, Djuradj Babich, Wolfgang Pinther and Kimberly Tuby

The Gold Coast Roller Derby Grrls helped serve beverages

Kristi and Mike Linder, who was one of the winners

Andrew George, tournament director of the Honda Classic, receives his winner trophy from sponsor Erik Sussman, president and CEO of MassMutual South Florida, and SFBW Chairman and CEO Gary Press

Bibi Lucki, Eugene Mintze, Rachel Sapoznik and Rich Ducharme

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The Iconic Jungle Queen Changes Ownership

June 29, 2026 | SFBW Staff

For nearly a century, Jungle Queen has been more than a scenic riverboat tour. It has been a Fort Lauderdale tradition, a family legacy, and one of the most recognizable

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TBC Corporation Names Ron Harper New Chief Supply Chain Officer

June 23, 2026 | SFBW Staff

TBC Corporation (“TBC”), a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations, today announced the appointment of Ron

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Holy Cross Health Names Jason Boren Its New COO

June 23, 2026 | SFBW Staff

Jason Boren will join Holy Cross Health as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 6. He brings more than 15 years of progressive health care and team leadership

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Introducing Charitable

June 16, 2026 | SFBW Staff

Each year, Broward’s most committed philanthropists shape the region in ways that rarely make headlines. Charitable brings their work into focus. Published annually by Lifestyle Media Group, it is the county’s only guide to

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Treat Dad to a Fantastic Father’s Day Meal

June 16, 2026 | SFBW Staff

Forget the tie — take dad to one of these restaurants offering special Father’s Day menus Diplomat Prime Treat dad to dinner at Diplomat Prime at Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort,

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Sales Begin at 619 Brickell by Nobu, Foster + Partners

June 10, 2026 | SFBW Staff

13th Floor Investments and Key International today announce the official launch of sales for 619 Brickell by Nobu · Foster + Partners, marking Nobu’s first-ever residential project in Miami. The