Hall of Honor & Business Partner
As part of the Evening of Excellence, the 2010 Hall of Honor inductee will take her place in the Free Enterprise Hall of Honor that recognizes business leaders who have selflessley and tirelessly served their community. The elementary, middle and high school Business Partners of the Year will also be recognized, and will represent Pinellas County at the annual State Commissioner’s Business Recognition Awards
2009-2010 Hall of Honor Inductee
Each generation is defined by a handful of exceptional people. They are leaders with high ethical standards and a demonstrated philanthropic spirit. The Pinellas Free Enterprise Hall of Honor is bestowed upon individuals who have been important and successful role models. The award recognizes business leaders who have selflessly and tirelessly served their community.
Jean Wittner
Jean Giles Wittner, President of Wittner Centres Inc., has been a boundless supporter of the Pinellas Education Foundation and an advocate for the students of our county. Jean is an entrepreneur and accomplished business leader who chaired the Committee of Trustees of Eckerd College for more than 25 years. She also is a director of Raymond James Bank and was the first woman chairman of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Pinellas County. Jean was a founding member of the St. Petersburg Downtown Improvement Corp. and was among the inaugural members of the Pinellas County Business Women's Hall of Fame in 2003. Demonstrating philanthropic spirit and service to the community through groups that range from the Girls Scouts to the United Way, Jean has served as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Pinellas Education Foundation and has sponsored and mentored Doorways students. Jean’s record of community leadership and advocacy, both personally and professionally, set leading examples for businesses invested in being responsible corporate citizens and stewards of our communities. Learn more about Jean and other inspirational Pinellas County business leaders by visiting the Hall of Honor, located at the Gus A. Stavros Institute in Largo. The Hall of Honor is an interactive permanent display featuring the life story of each inductee. |
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2009-2010 Business Partner of the Year Nominees
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2009-2010 Business Partner of the Year - Elementary School Finalists:
Calvary Baptist Church, nominated by Eisenhower Elementary School
Doubletree Beach Resort, nominated by Marjorie Rawlings Elementary School
Ric Martin Authentic Martial Arts, nominated by Ridgecrest Elementary School
Tampa Bay Rays, nominated by Campbell Park Elementary School - Category Winner
US Coast Guard; St Petersurg Sector, nominated by John M Sexton Elementary School
2009-2010 Business Partner of the Year - Secondary Finalists:
Accent Woodworking, Inc., nominated by Clearwater High School
Ceridian, nominated by Lakewood High School
Florida Blood Services, nominated by Boca Ciega High School - Category Winner
Homewood Suites by Hilton, nominated by Tarpon Springs High School
Rotary Club of Largo, nominated by Largo Middle School
University of South Florida - St. Petersburg, nominated by St Petersburg High School
2009-2010 Business Partner of the Year - District Finalists:
Bright House Networks, nominated by Lealman Intermediate School - Category Winner
Carroll Brothers Nursery, nominated by pTec St. Petersburg
HSN, nominated by Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School
Jabil, nominated by East Lake High School
Sweetbay, nominated by Pinellas County Schools
2009-2010 Business Partner of the Year Nominees
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