Introducing the 2019
Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce
Award Winners
Our membership is full of incredible people, doing impressive work to build
a strong business community. We are proud to introduce the
2019 Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Award Winners!
Honorees: Jeff DeMario, Danyelle Jolly, Sarah Wetenhall, Dionne Schneider and Cody Crowell
Business Leader of the Year - Sarah Wetenhall The Colony Palm Beach
Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Sarah Wetenhall of The Colony Palm Beach has been awarded the business leader of the year! So many great things happening at this iconic Palm Beach hotel! Sarah Wetenhall has magically reinvigorated The Colony Palm Beach not only with décor but with a new spirit of community, be it the first-responders’ BBQ, new family programs or bringing back the glamour of old Palm Beach memories through gallery openings and wine dinners. If you are looking for a great place to dine or have a stay-cation, you found it! Make your reservations today!
Entrepreneurs of the Year - Coastal Girls, Co.
Entrepreneurs of the year are Coastal Girls Co.  -  Danyelle Meredith Jolly  and  Dionne Meredith Schneider
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? It’s not just a great idea. There are so many unknowns but some are able to muster that ‘can-do’ spirit and succeed. Such is the case of two sisters who left jobs to create the clothing store they always dreamt about! Coastal Girls has been in operation for three years, growing from a tiny 600 sf shop to 1800 sf. A variety of non-profits have staged events at this beautiful boutique as the ladies love to give back to the community and build relationships with their customers! You come as a customer and leave as a friend! Stop by today!
Nonprofit of the Year - Vita Nova, Inc.
The Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the year goes to Vita Nova Inc.
Often unseen, rarely heard, the young adults aging out of foster care are rudderless ships. Were it not for the services and care provided by Vita Nova, many would be permanently lost to society. Under the leadership of Jeff DeMario , the agency has transformed the lives of many who would otherwise be homeless, jobless, hopeless. Housing, job training, simple skills and compassion encompass Vita Nova’s mission, identifying them as non-profit this year.
Ask how you can help. #nokidhomeless
Young Professional of the Year - Cody Crowell
The Young Professional of the Year Award goes to Cody Crowell!
Cody has been busy with the
Frisbie Group projects, notably the revitalization of Royal Poinciana Way. His contributions to the town’s future can be felt in many of his involvements with not only the chamber, but the Civic Association, the newly created Main Street Association and local charities. With a vision for the future that values the past, Cody is the benchmark for young professionals in the town. Congratulations Cody!
Join us for the Awards Presentation!