{"id":403206,"date":"2026-09-18T03:58:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T03:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/403206\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T03:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T03:58:15","slug":"leaders-recognized-during-31st-annual-distinguished-leadership-awards-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/403206\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaders recognized during 31st annual Distinguished Leadership Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leaders across nonprofits, public and private sectors received recognition for their contributions to Tallahassee and beyond during the 31st annual Distinguished Leadership Awards.<\/p>\n

The event was hosted by Leadership Tallahassee, a program within the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce that cultivates leaders and provides a network of resources and experiences highlighting the strengths and needs of the capital city.<\/p>\n

The black-tie event took place at the Florida State University’s Student Union Ballroom.<\/p>\n

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From Left to right: Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad, Big Bend Cares and Care Point Health & Wellness Center President and CEO Amber Tynan, Moore Agency founder and CEO Karen Moore and VyStar Credit Union Vice President Miron Richardson. They received awards during the 31st annual Distinguished Leadership Awards, an event hosted by Leadership Tallahassee.<\/p>\n

The 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award winners are:<\/p>\n

Leadership Pacesetter Award: Miron Richardson, Vystar Credit Union vice president(Finalists: TLH Reckoning founder Ashlee T. Fontes-Comber and DSR Consulting CEO Shamarial Roberson)<\/p>\n

Leader of the Year: Amber Tynan, CEO of Big Bend Cares (Finalists: Corrie Melton, Florida Chamber of Commerce vice president, and AKT Artful CEO Amanda Karioth Thompson)<\/p>\n

Servant Leadership Award: City Manager Reese Goad (Finalists: NPR reporter Tom Flanigan and Kenneth D. Pratt, Citibank vice president)<\/p>\n

Lifetime Leadership Award: Karen Moore, founder and CEO of Moore<\/p>\n

According to Leadership Tallahassee, Richardson, Tynan and Goad were selected from nine finalists whose “professional accomplishments and community service reflect the depth of leadership across Tallahassee.”<\/p>\n

“For 31 years, this event has given us a chance to pause and celebrate the people who make Tallahassee a better place,” said Leadership Tallahassee Executive Director Barbara Boone, in a statement.<\/p>\n

“The best part is that while we are cheering on today’s leaders, we are also raising funds to help prepare the leaders who will carry our community forward.”<\/p>\n

Contact Economic Development Reporter TaMaryn Waters at tlwaters@tallahassee.com and follow @TaMarynWaters on X.<\/p>\n

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