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The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce named Goodwill Manasota the Nonprofit Organization of the Year during the 2014 Frank G. Berlin Small Business Award cere- mony held recently. An independent panel of judges selected Goodwill Manasota from among three final- ists, a Chamber news release says. The others were Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and U.S. Masters Swimming. "This top accolade is truly an honor, espe- cially because it comes from the community in which we serve and live," said Bob Rosinsky, president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota, who accepted the award along with his board's chairman, Steven Boone. "Recognition like this is an important and appreciated acknowl- edgement for our tireless and dedicated team who are committed to our mission of chang- ing lives through the power of our work." The organization's CEO also noted that its collaborations with other not-for-profit orga- nizations and local businesses multiply the impact of Goodwill's services in the areas of education, employment, economic develop- ment and environmental responsibility, the release notes. In its 24th year, The Frank G. Berlin Small Business Awards program recognizes busi- ness and individual members of the Chamber. CHAMBER NAMES GOODWILL MANASOTA NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR Goodwill Manasota board Chairman Steven Boone (left) and Goodwill Manasota CEO Bob Rosinsky accept the Greater Sarasota Chamber's Nonprofit of the Year Award. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader June 27, 2014 Page 74