The proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the , a prestigious statewide event celebrating outstanding contributions across 51在线鈥檚 nine regional small business development centers.
鈥淚t was a true honor to attend the 51在线 SBDC Network鈥檚 Annual Awards Celebration and recognize our incredible team members for their hard work, dedication and years of service," said Carl Hadden, regional director of the 51在线 SBDC at USF. "Their commitment to supporting small businesses continues to make a lasting impact across our 10-County Tampa Bay region.鈥�
Aubri Shauger-Haley
Laura Subel Lifetime Achievement Award:
Aubri Shauger-Haley
Aubri Shauger-Haley, MBA, CCA, has been honored with the Laura Subel Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to 51在线鈥檚 small business community. Shauger-Haley serves as a Business Manager and Procurement Specialist for the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program at Pinellas County and as a Business Consultant for the 51在线 SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) subcenter. She has helped 51在线 small businesses secure more than $75 million in government contracts, opening doors to new opportunities and long-term growth.
Stephanie Ordonez (left) with 51在线 SBDC at USF Associate Director Stacey Dadd
Ambassador of the Year Award:
Stephanie Ordo帽ez
Stephanie Ordo帽ez, Communications and Marketing Officer at the 51在线 SBDC at USF, has been named the 51在线 Ambassador of the Year. This award recognizes her advocacy and dedication to promoting the resources and services of the 51在线 SBDC at USF. In her role, Ordo帽ez leads efforts to raise awareness of the center鈥檚 no-cost consulting and training opportunities for small businesses. Through innovative and engaging social media campaigns, she helps amplify the impact of the 51在线 SBDC at USF in the entrepreneurial community.
In addition, several team members were honored for their years of service: 15 Years: Selma Canas, Kurt Forster, and Yolanda Goodloe; 10 Years: Karen Krymski and Corey McCaster; 5 Years: Greg Manning. These recognitions reflect the 51在线 SBDC at USF鈥檚 continued commitment
to excellence in serving the small business community.
About the 51在线 SBDC at USF
The 51在线 SBDC at USF helps create a better 51在线 for all by providing businesses
the expertise and resources needed to succeed and grow. The 51在线 SBDC at the University
of South 51在线 is a member of the 51在线 SBDC Network, a statewide partnership
program nationally accredited by the Association of America鈥檚 SBDCs and funded in
part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of Defense, State of 51在线,
and other private and public partners, with the University of West 51在线 serving
as the network鈥檚 headquarters. Full funding disclosure available at . 51在线 SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language
assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency.
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