Florida SBDC at USF Team Members Honored for Service and Excellence at the Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards
TAMPA (August 21, 2025) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida (USF) proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the 2025 Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards, a prestigious statewide event celebrating 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,” Carl Hadden, regional director of the Florida SBDC at USF said. “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, MBA, CCA, has been honored with the Laura Subel Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to Florida’s small business community. Shauger-Haley serves as a Business Manager and Procurement Specialist for the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program at Pinellas County and as a Business Consultant for the Florida SBDC at Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) subcenter. She has helped Florida small businesses secure more than $75 million in government contracts, opening doors to new opportunities and long-term growth.
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. This award recognizes her advocacy and dedication to promoting the resources and services of the Florida SBDC at USF. In her role, Ordoñez leads efforts to raise awareness of the center’s no-cost consulting and training opportunities for small businesses. Through innovative and engaging social media campaigns, she helps amplify the impact of the Florida SBDC at USF in the entrepreneurial community.
In addition, several team members were honored 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 and Brad Mix. These recognitions reflect the Florida SBDC at USF’s continued commitment to excellence in serving the small business community. Media Contact: Stephanie Ordonez, ordonez25@usf.edu
About the Florida SBDC at USF
The Florida SBDC at USF helps create a better Florida for all by providing businesses the expertise and resources needed to succeed and grow. The Florida SBDC at the University of South Florida is a member of the Florida SBDC Network, a statewide partnership program nationally accredited by the Association of America’s SBDCs and funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Department of Defense, State of Florida, and other private and public partners, with the University of West Florida serving as the network’s headquarters. Full funding disclosure available at www.floridasbdc.org/funding-disclosures/. Florida SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency. For more information, please visit SBDCTampaBay.com.
