BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T200000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:14th Annual Good 'Burger Awards Presented By The Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, November 18\, at Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill for one of St. Petersburg's most anticipated celebrations of the year!The 14th Annual Good 'Burger Awards\, presented by Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title\, honors the businesses\, organizations\, and individuals who make St. Petersburg an extraordinary place to live\, work\, and play. From innovative entrepreneurs and nonprofit champions to arts and culture leaders and hometown favorites\, this signature event recognizes those whose passion\, leadership\, and community spirit continue to shape the future of our city.The evening begins with an exclusive VIP Reception at 4:30 PM\, where VIP guests will enjoy premium networking\, complimentary food and beverages\, and early access before the awards program begins. VIP ticket holders will also enjoy exclusive access to the VIP Lounge throughout the event\, offering a comfortable space to connect with finalists\, sponsors\, community leaders\, and fellow VIP guests.Whether you're celebrating a finalist\, supporting your favorite local business\, entertaining clients\, or simply enjoying an unforgettable evening with the St. Pete community\, the Good 'Burger Awards is a celebration of the people and organizations that make our city truly special.We look forward to celebrating the very best of St. Petersburg with you at Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill on November 18!\nNominations are now open for the 14th Annual Good 'Burger Awards presented by The Bank of Tampa and Compass Land & Title celebrating St. Pete's best businesses and organizations! In honor of a former mayor who referred to his citizens as "burgers" (as in St. Petersburgers)\, the Good 'Burger Awards were established to honor businesses\, entreprenuers\, nonprofits\, and community leaders who contribute in a positive way to make our community special. Know of a Good 'Burger? Nominate them below for the chance to see them win at the Good 'Burger Awards Celebration at Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill\, on November 18\, 2026.Nominations close on October 20th at 11:59pm.The Categories:1. Corporate Champion Business Giving BackCelebrating a larger company that uses its resources\, people\, leadership\, and influence to make St. Pete better. Whether through philanthropy\, sponsorship\, volunteerism\, investment\, or community leadership\, this business demonstrates that being successful and being a good community partner go hand in hand.2. Emerging Good 'Burger New Business on the Block Recognizing an exciting new business that has been open for less than two years and is already making its mark on St. Pete. This award celebrates fresh ideas\, entrepreneurial spirit\, and businesses bringing something new and meaningful to our community.3. Favorite Arts & Culture Arts & Culture CommunityCelebrating the artists\, organizations\, creative businesses\, and cultural champions who make St. Pete one of Florida's most vibrant arts communities. This Good 'Burger uses creativity\, culture\, and artistic expressions to add color\, character\, and energy to our city.4. Favorite Connector The Ultimate St. Pete Connector Recognizing the person who always seems to know exactly who you need to meet. This Good 'Burger brings people together\, opens doors\, makes introductions\, and builds relationships that strengthen St. Pete.5. Favorite Hospitality Hospitality & TourismRecognizing a business or organization that makes people feel welcome in St. Pete. From hotels and attractions to restaurants\, entertainment\, and visitor experiences\, this Good 'Burger helps create the hospitality that keeps residents proud and visitors coming back.6. Good Organizations Serving OthersRecognizing nonprofit and mission-driven organizations that tirelessly serve others and elevate our community through their mission\, programs\, leadership\, and impact.7. More Better This Year's Big Wins in St. Pete Celebrating an accomplishment that moves St. Pete forward. Inspired by the Chamber's #MoreThanEver spirit\, this award recognizes advocacy\, collaboration\, and action that created meaningful change whether advancing transportation\, protecting local businesses\, securing critical funding\, strengthening major community assets or delivering another transformative win for St. Pete. 8. Small Business Good 'Burger 50 Employees & UnderCelebrating a St. Pete business with 50 employees or fewer that demonstrates excellence\, community involvement\, and the entrepreneurial spirit that helps our city thrive. This category creates a place for outstanding small businesses including professional\, technology\, and other companies that may not fit within arts or hospitality.9. Most Valuable 'Burger (MVB) Community LeadershipHonoring an outstanding individual whether an elected official\, business leader\, community advocate\, or engaged citizen whose leadership consistently makes St. Pete better. This Good 'Burger gives their time\, talent\, connections\, energy\, and voice to strengthen our community\, bring people together\, inspire positive change\, and create a lasting impact that reaches well beyond their own organization or role.Nominate a Good 'Burger Here! Sponsorship Levels $5\,000 PLATINUMMedium logo on electronic newsletter\, event registration page\, flyer\, and event signageSponsorship of an award category: opportunity to announce category winner8 VIP tickets: access to VIP Reception held prior to Good 'Burger Awards (4:30 PM) and access to VIP lounge throughout the event. $2\,500 GOLDSmall logo on electronic newsletter\, event registration page\, flyer\, and event signageSponsorship of an award category: opportunity to announce category winner6 VIP tickets: access to VIP Reception held prior to Good 'Burger Awards (4:30 PM) and access to VIP lounge throughout the event$1\,000 SILVERLarge listing on event registration page\, flyer\, and event signage4 VIP Tickets: access to VIP Reception held prior to Good 'Burger Awards (4:30 PM) and access to VIP lounge throughout the event__________________________PRESENTING SPONSORS\nVENUE SPONSOR\nVIP LOUNGE SPONSOR PLATINUM \nGOLD \n \n\n\n \n \n SILVER X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


Join us on Wednesday\, November 18\, at Ferg'\;s Sports Bar &\; Grill for one of St. Petersburg'\;s most anticipated celebrations of the year!

The 14th Annual Good '\;Burger Awards\, presented by Bank of Tampa and Compass Land &\; Title\, honors the businesses\, organizations\, and individuals who make St. Petersburg an extraordinary place to live\, work\, and play. From innovative entrepreneurs and nonprofit champions to arts and culture leaders and hometown favorites\, this signature event recognizes those whose passion\, leadership\, and community spirit continue to shape the future of our city.

The evening begins with an exclusive VIP Reception at 4:30 PM\, where VIP guests will enjoy premium networking\, complimentary food and beverages\, and early access before the awards program begins. VIP ticket holders will also enjoy exclusive access to the VIP Lounge throughout the event\, offering a comfortable space to connect with finalists\, sponsors\, community leaders\, and fellow VIP guests.

Whether you'\;re celebrating a finalist\, supporting your favorite local business\, entertaining clients\, or simply enjoying an unforgettable evening with the St. Pete community\, the Good '\;Burger Awards is a celebration of the people and organizations that make our city truly special.

We look forward to celebrating the very best of St. Petersburg with you at Ferg'\;s Sports Bar &\; Grill on November 18!


Nominations are now open for the 14th Annual Good '\;Burger Awards presented by The Bank of Tampa and Compass Land &\; Title celebrating St. Pete'\;s best businesses and organizations! \;

In honor of a former mayor who referred to his citizens as &ldquo\;burgers&rdquo\; (as in St. Petersburgers)\, the Good &lsquo\;Burger Awards were established to honor businesses\, entreprenuers\, nonprofits\, and community leaders who contribute in a positive way to make our community special. \;

Know of a Good '\;Burger? Nominate them below for the chance to see them win at the Good '\;Burger Awards Celebration at Ferg'\;s Sports Bar &\; Grill\, on November 18\, 2026.

Nominations close on October 20th at 11:59pm.

The Categories:

1. \;Corporate Champion &mdash\; Business Giving Back

Celebrating a larger company that uses its resources\, people\, leadership\, and influence to make St. Pete better. Whether through philanthropy\, sponsorship\, volunteerism\, investment\, or community leadership\, this business demonstrates that being successful and being a good community partner \;go \;hand in hand.

2. \;Emerging Good &rsquo\;Burger &mdash\; New Business on the Block \;

Recognizing an exciting new business that has been open for less than two years and is already making its mark on St. Pete. This award celebrates fresh ideas\, entrepreneurial spirit\, and businesses bringing something new and meaningful to our community.

3. \;Favorite Arts &\; Culture &mdash\; Arts &\; Culture Community

Celebrating the artists\, organizations\, creative businesses\, and cultural champions who make St. Pete one of Florida&rsquo\;s most vibrant arts communities. This Good &rsquo\;Burger uses creativity\, culture\, and artistic \;expressions \;to add color\, character\, and energy to our city.

4. \;Favorite Connector &mdash\; The Ultimate St. Pete Connector \;

Recognizing the person who \;always seems to know exactly \;who you need to meet. This Good &rsquo\;Burger brings people together\, opens doors\, makes introductions\, and builds relationships that strengthen St. Pete.

5. \;Favorite Hospitality &mdash\; Hospitality &\; Tourism

Recognizing a business or organization that makes people feel welcome in St. Pete. From hotels and attractions to restaurants\, entertainment\, and visitor experiences\, this Good &rsquo\;Burger helps create the hospitality that keeps residents proud and visitors coming back.

6. Good Organizations &mdash\; Serving Others

Recognizing nonprofit and mission-driven organizations that tirelessly serve others and elevate our community through their mission\, programs\, leadership\, and impact.

7. \;More Better \;&mdash\; This Year'\;s Big Wins in St. Pete \;

Celebrating an accomplishment that moves St. Pete forward. Inspired by the Chamber&rsquo\;s #MoreThanEver spirit\, this award recognizes advocacy\, collaboration\, and action that created meaningful change whether advancing transportation\, protecting local businesses\, securing critical funding\, strengthening major community assets or delivering another transformative win for St. Pete. \;

8. \;Small Business Good &rsquo\;Burger &mdash\; 50 Employees &\; Under

Celebrating a St. Pete business with 50 employees or fewer that demonstrates excellence\, community involvement\, and the entrepreneurial spirit that helps our city thrive. This category creates a place for outstanding small businesses including \;professional\, technology\, and other companies that may not fit within arts or hospitality.

9. \;Most Valuable &rsquo\;Burger (MVB) &mdash\; \;Community Leadership

Honoring an outstanding individual whether an elected official\, business leader\, community advocate\, or engaged citizen whose leadership consistently makes St. Pete better. This Good &rsquo\;Burger gives their time\, talent\, connections\, energy\, and voice to strengthen our community\, bring people together\, inspire positive change\, and create a lasting impact that reaches well beyond their own organization or role.

Nominate a Good '\;Burger Here! \;

Sponsorship Levels

 \;$5\,000 PLATINUM

 \;$2\,500 GOLD

$1\,000 SILVER

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