The 2026 Eagle Awards Gala will celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship in Central Florida with an evening of elegance and recognition. This signature event honors small businesses, visionary entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders whose achievements continue to shape our region and leave a lasting impact.
As the Chamber’s premier celebration, the Eagle Awards Gala highlights outstanding organizations from trailblazing startups to established industry leaders whose innovation, resilience, and leadership drive economic growth throughout Central Florida.
Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased below, and the Chamber also invites organizations to join as 2026 Eagle Awards Gala sponsors to help advance the legacy of entrepreneurship in the region. For sponsorship opportunities, inquiries may be directed to events@blackcommerce.org.
As the Chamber prepares to celebrate excellence across the business community, the nomination process for the 2026 Eagle Awards is now open. Nominations may be submitted by clicking the link below. Individuals may nominate themselves, their business, or another deserving candidate, and all submissions will be reviewed by the committee.
Award Categories:
- Corporate Recognition
- Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Of The Year
- Small Business Advocate Of The Year
- Emerging Business Of The Year
- Enterprise Business Of The Year
- Eagle Award
Eagle Awards Nominations Are Now Closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2026 Eagle Awards. We are grateful for the overwhelming participation and support for our business community.
All eligible submissions will now move forward to the review process. Finalists and recipients will be announced according to the official Eagle Awards timeline.
For event updates, ticket information, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit our Events page or contact events@blackcommerce.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 EAGLE AWARDS WINNERS
- Corporate Recognition: NUC University – Florida Technical College (https://ftccollege.edu/)
- MLK Humanitarian: Sandra Fatmi-Hall, United Foundations of Central Florida (https://www.unitedfoundationcf.org/)
- Small Business Advocate Of The Year: Kimberly Rosier Burns, 3D Strategic Management ( https://3dstrategicmanagement.com/)
- Emerging Business of The Year: Damien Bromfield, Rouge Works LLC. (https://rogueworksfl.com/)
- Enterprise Business of The Year: Dr. Ashley Kimble, New Vision Care (https://www.newvisioncarefl.com/)
- Eagle Award: La-Zondra Randolph, Law Offices of La-Zondra Randolph P.A. (https://lcrlegal.com/)
FAQs
Eagle Awards Frequently Asked Questions
If I want to apply for an Eagle Award, what are the requirements?
Visit blackcommerce.org/eagle-awards/eagle-award-descriptions to review each
award’s description and determine the category that is the best fit for the nominee. You
can use the same link to access the nomination form and submit your nomination. We
will send an application link to the nominee after confirming they meet the eligibility requirements.
Submit within the deadline to be considered. Nominations and award application deadline: 11:59PM on January 23, 2026.
Are nominations required this year?
For the 2026 awards, nominations are required prior to completing an application.
Do I have to be a member of AACCCF to submit a nomination or application?
Anyone can submit a nomination. However, nominees must be Chamber members in good standing (with dues paid and no outstanding invoices), and held membership for at least one full year as of January 1, 2025. Courtesy members are not eligible to apply for an Eagle Award any of the award categories.
May I submit more than one nomination or application?
Yes, you can submit more than one nomination. However, nominees can only submit one application for one award.
Can I mail AACCCF any hard copies of application materials?
No. All materials must be shared in the online application.
How will I know if my application was submitted?
You will receive an application confirmation. Check your junk or spam folders and add the mailer to your safe sender list.
I have submitted a complete application packet. What are the next steps?
Nominees will be notified regarding the status of their application and next steps.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 EAGLE AWARDS SPONSORS
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2024 EAGLE AWARDS CHAMBER-MEMBER VENDORS
The AACCCF is proud to use the services of our Chamber-members. Thank you to our vendors that helped to make this a memorable event:
- A Chair Affair Inc.
- AlphaGraphics Lake Mary
- FastSigns
A special thank you to our AACCCF Board of Directors, AACCCF team and volunteers!
Date:
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time:
5:30 PM
Location:
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Attire:
Black Tie / Formal