"Best of Central Florida" Honored at Bay Hill Club

"Best of Central Florida" Honored at Bay Hill Club
Photo Credit: Best of Central Florida Pre-Lunch Reception. Photo: Orlando Local News.

Political leaders and entrepreneurs of all stripes gathered for the Orlando Local News' Best of Central Florida awards luncheon on December 3, 2021.

Held at the Bay Hill Club, the order of events included a concert and reception featuring pianist Scott Berry as well as keynote speeches by Roger S. Swanson Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

Above: Attendees converse over lunch before the Orlando Local News Best of Central Florida Awards ceremony.

GALLERY: Best of Central Florida Awards Luncheon

This year's Roger S. Swanson Lifetime Achievement Award winners were former U.S. Senator Mel Martinez and the late William Demetree, whose daughter Mary Demetree (Demetree Global) spoke on his behalf.

Award winners were selected by both votes from the public and the Editorial Board's non-voting categories. The winners of the competition, along with photos from the luncheon, can be found in the gallery below.

A full list of award winners may be viewed here.

Above: Scott Berry performs at a reception in the Bay Hill Members Lounge prior to the  Best of Central Florida Awards ceremony.