PHOTO GALLERY: Sandies Awards

Sandies winners gather for a photo.

The Observer Media Group's Lori Ruth wins the "Ray of Sunshine" award, introduced by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen.

Bob Summers, Jeana Schmidt, Natalie Chambers and Emily Gregory represent the American Cancer Society.

Ben Jones and Michelle Cherp represent Kerkering Barberio.

Kathleen Cucci, of Urgent Care Walk-in Centers, and Jimmy Romagnola, of Gator Air, cheer on friends.

Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, with Jacqueline Abney, of Berlin Patten.

Tamara Rogers, of tech house, with Jennie Lucier, of Alltrust.

Finalist Rick Bennet poses with Kerry Conboy.

Alliance President Annette Gueli and Joanna Vealey receive recognition for their hard work.