The Annual Greater East Pasco Chamber of Commerce Celebration was filled with laughter, cheers, and a few happy tears as some of the very best in East Pasco were honored.
State Senator Danny Burgess handled the emcee duties again for the event.
In true East Pasco fashion, the highlight of the night came when Ronnie Deese slipped out to feed the cows only to return just in time to accept the prestigious Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award showing his dedication to both community and country living
The 2025 award winners:
Small Business of the Year – Handcart Garden Center
Large Business of the Year – Chick-fil-A Zephyrhills
Citizen of the Year – MaryBeth Lumbra of Dade city Health and Rehabilitation Center
The Diamond Award – Vets Feeding Vets
Chairman’s Leadership Award – Tom Ryan with Pasco Economic Development Council
Alice Hall Community Service Award – Carolyn Hodges of Faithful Friends Pet Cremation
Tombrink Lifetime Achievement Award – Ronnie Deese