PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

Dr. Anne Chauvet accepted the Small Business of the Year Award on behalf of Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

Brooke Kommuck, Doris Ellis and Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Wendy Ellis

Joseph Strickland, Jan Solomon and Tim Solomon, of Key Sailing, which won the International Business Award.

Susan Birk and Mike Noble

Danette and Nick Boris

Cat Depot representatives were among the businesses nominated for Nonprofit Organization of the Year.

Whitney Coyne, Andrea Copek and Robert Ludwig

Attendees filled the conference room at the Hyatt Regency.

Amy Hammer and Max Shaw

Melissa Hembree, Joe C. Hembree, Joe R. Hembree and George McGonagill.

Bob Leibold and Gabriele Vest

Les McCurdy, owner of McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, had the audience in stitches as this year’s host.

Doug Neumann, Melanie DiVirgilio, Greg Bustle and Chad Campbell

Robin Parsons, Amanda Vercheski, Pam Lutz and Annette Gueli

Cindy Saunders, Carol Anziano and Suzanne Teicher

Yvonne Schloss and Dr. Noel