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Four Legacy-Makers Honored at the Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon Hosted by The Sarasota Chamber’s Leadership Sarasota Program Contact: Sara Rachon Programs Manager (941) 556-4039 srachon@sarasotachamber.com SARASOTA, Fla. (August 16, 2021) — Leadership Sarasota, a program of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, was thrilled to honor four outstanding leaders in our community at the Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards, presented by Willis Smith Construction, Inc., on Thursday, August 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Guests at the sold out event enjoyed lunch, received an update on the Leadership Sarasota program, and heard from each of the honorees about their leadership style and how they hope to continue to make a difference in the Sarasota community. The event honored exceptional graduates of the Leadership Sarasota program in three categories: Lifetime of Leadership, Impact in Action and Leadership Sarasota Dedication. Chris Gallagher, of Hoyt Architects, Leadership Class of 1997, was honored with the “Lifetime of Leadership” Award. Joe Hembree, of Hembree & Associates Inc., Leadership Class of 2010, and Jennifer Vigne, of Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Leadership Class of 2015, were both honored with the “Impact in Action” Award. Mark Gordon, of Observer Media Group, Leadership Class of 2010, was honored with the “Leadership Sarasota Dedication” Award. These recipients were selected by a panel of judges made up of Sarasota Chamber Board members, Leadership Sarasota Council members, and past Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awardees. Thank you to all that celebrated these amazing community members with us.