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. 

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. These recognitions reflect the Florida SBDC at USF’s continued commitment to excellence in serving the small business community.