Manatee Chamber wins record sixth statewide honor

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee Chamber of Commerce has again earned statewide recognition for its leadership and impact, being named the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) 2026 Chamber of the Year. With the latest honor.The Manatee Chamber is the only chamber to have received the distinction six times.The Manatee Chamber President and CEO Jacki Dezelski was named the FACP 2026 Chamber Executive of the Year. The achievement makes Dezelski the first Florida chamber professional to have received both the inaugural FACP Chamber Professional of the Year award in 2015 and the Chamber Executive of the Year award.The awards recognize the collective dedication, leadership and commitment that drive the Manatee Chamber’s work throughout the community. The organization was founded in 1889 and has remained focused on its mission to build a positive business environment while enhancing the community’s quality of life.“This recognition is a tremendous honor for our organization