TAMPA – Several members of the Florida Small Business Development Center at University of South Florida were recognized during the 2025 Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards on Aug. 18 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay.
The statewide event celebrates outstanding contributions across Florida’s nine regional small business development centers.
“It was a true honor to attend the Florida SBDC Network’s Annual Awards Celebration and recognize our incredible team members for their hard work, dedication and years of service,” said Carl Hadden, regional director of the Florida SBDC at USF. “Their commitment to supporting small businesses continues to make a lasting impact across our 10-county Tampa Bay region.”
Laura Subel Lifetime Achievement Award: Aubri Shauger-Haley
Aubri Shauger-Haley won the Laura Subel Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to Florida’s small business community.
Shauger-Haley serves as a business manager and procurement specialist for the Small Business Enterprise Program at Pinellas County. She also works as a business consultant for the Florida SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development subcenter.
She has helped Florida small businesses secure more than $75 million in government contracts.
Ambassador of the Year Award: Stephanie Ordoñez
Stephanie Ordoñez, communications and marketing officer at the Florida SBDC at USF, has been named the Florida Ambassador of the Year.
The award recognizes her advocacy and dedication to promoting the resources and services of the Florida SBDC at USF. Ordoñez leads efforts to raise awareness of the center’s no-cost consulting and training opportunities for small businesses.
She helps amplify the impact of the Florida SBDC at USF in the entrepreneurial community through social media campaigns.
Service Awards
Several team members were also recognized for their years of service:
- 15 years: Selma Canas, Kurt Forster and Yolanda Goodloe.
- 10 years: Karen Krymski and Corey McCaster.
- 5 years: Greg Manning.
