Where Growth Meets Gratitude.

Celebrating Tampa Bay’s most inspiring
leaders, creators, and change makers.

Presented by:

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Become a Sponsor

The Rose Garden Elite honors growth, leadership, philanthropy, and creativity across Tampa Bay and beyond.

  • Inclusive of corporate, nonprofit, and creative leaders.

  • Story-driven recognition, not just awards.

  • Philanthropy tied: proceeds benefit local causes.

“It’s not just about success, it’s about how you make others bloom.”

Award Categories

3. Award Categories

Purpose: Encourage participation from all sectors.
Display as a 3x2 grid with elegant rose icons.

  • The Rose of Resilience

  • The Bloom Builder

  • Community Catalyst

  • Roots & Wings

  • Petals of Progress

  • Rose Gold Award (Legacy)

  • Annual Wildcard Category (rotates each year)

Include link: “See full category descriptions →” (make this a pop-up light box?)

4. How It Works

Purpose: Clarify the nomination process in a visual, simple format.
Use a horizontal timeline with icons:

  1. Nominate / Apply

  2. Community & Judge Review

  3. Finalists Announced

  4. Winners Celebrated at the Gala

Note below: “Applications open January 2027 · Finalists announced April 2027 · Gala September 2027.”

5. Nominate or Apply

Purpose: Drive conversion.

  • Two CTA Buttons:

    • Nominate Yourself (links to AirTable embed)

    • Nominate Someone Else (links to AirTable embed)

  • Small note: “$200 entry fee · Proceeds benefit local nonprofits.”

Optional pop-up FAQ: Eligibility, judging, and timeline details.

6. Sponsors & Partners

Purpose: Highlight credibility and attract more sponsors.

  • Display sponsor logos in a scrolling carousel or tiered grid.

  • Section headline: “Our Garden Grows With Community.”

CTA: “Join as a Sponsor →” (links to sponsorship deck or contact form)

7. Meet the Judges & Advisory Board

Purpose: Add authority and transparency.

  • Photo grid with bios and social links.

  • Optional hover animation for brief bios.

8. Stories & Highlights

Purpose: Showcase human impact and storytelling.

  • Section headline: “In Full Bloom: Stories That Inspire.”

  • Include previous honoree-style content or placeholder visuals until first cycle.

Embed short video reel or testimonial quotes.

9. Attend the Gala

Purpose: Build event anticipation.

  • Section headline: “Join Us in Celebration.”

  • Subheadline: September 2027 · Tampa Bay, FL.

  • CTA: Join the Waitlist for Tickets

  • Optional background: Evening garden gala image.