Navarre Chamber Celebrates 2025 SAIL Award Winners & Installs 2026 Board

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Navarre Chamber Celebrates 2025 SAIL Award Winners, Installs 2026 Board, and Showcases “Culinary Breakfast Tour” at Annual Signature Event

NAVARRE, Fla. (February 27, 2026) — The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce honored the people, businesses, and organizations shaping the community’s success during the Navarre Chamber’s Annual SAIL Awards, Installation and Culinary Breakfast Tour, held Friday, February 27, 2026, from 7–9 a.m. The morning featured a community-powered culinary experience, a 2025 “Year in Review” slideshow, and the official installation of the Chamber’s 2026 Board of Directors.

The SAIL Awards celebrate:

• Success — honoring outstanding business growth and achievements

• Achievement — applauding significant milestones and accomplishments

• Inspiration — recognizing visionary leaders and innovators

• Local Impact — highlighting those making a meaningful difference in Navarre

“On behalf of the entire Chamber Board of Directors, welcome to The Navarre Chamber’s Annual SAIL Awards, Installation and Culinary Breakfast Tour,” said Andrew Rowe, 2025 Chair. “This event reflects what makes Navarre special - local businesses, committed volunteers, and community pride all coming together.”

A “Culinary Breakfast Tour” of Navarre

This year’s event opened with a unique Culinary Breakfast Tour, featuring an array of local restaurants and coffee shops that helped create a memorable breakfast experience. Participating providers included:

• 7 Brew Coffee

• Buh’s BBQ

• Coastal Cowgirl

• Graze Craze Gulf Breeze

• Perfect Blend Coffee Company

• Salty Sweet Cupcakes

• Scooter’s Coffee

• Springhill Suites Navarre Beach

• Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant

The Vine Wine Bar, Bistro & Shoppe also joined the celebration.

2025 SAIL Award Recipients

The Chamber recognized excellence across civic leadership, business achievement, and community service. 2025 award recipients include:

• Chanda-lier Award: Gretchen Ludwig, My Home Watch Concierge/Grocery Concierge

• Navigator of the Year: Sean Quigley, Financial Professional

• Navarre Young Professional of the Year: Tyler Hinks, Ripple Broadband

• Volunteer of the Year: Earnest “Skip” DalleMolle

• Non-Profit of the Year: Holley Navarre Fire District

• Member of the Year: Brenda Kay Hammel, Express Employment Professionals

• Business of the Year: Pik-itz Art & Antiques

• Spirit of Navarre: Navarre100 – Navarre Centennial Celebration Committee

• Citizen of the Year: Kevin Rudzki

• Corporate Citizen of the Year: Eglin Federal Credit Union

• Director of the Year: Terry Light, Pik-itz Art & Antiques

• Chairman’s Award: Marcia Allen

• Legend Award: The Stokes Family - Marty, Brenda and Jason Stokes, Holley Hill Pottery

Annual SAIL Awards Sponsors

The Chamber expressed appreciation to the sponsors whose support made the event possible.

Captain Sponsors

• Florida Power & Light

• Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF

• Juana’s / Sailors’ Grill

First Mate Sponsors

• The American Realty / Cam Lindemann and Leigh Pyeatt

• DJ Salty

• Michelle Fransen / Coldwell Banker Realty

• Navarre Beach Flowers

• Navarre Chamber Foundation

• Pik-itz Art & Antiques

Crew Sponsors

• Adina Photography

• CareerVantage Connections

• Barbara & Skip DalleMalle

• Elevate Navarre Apartments

• Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

• My Home Watch Concierge / Grocery Concierge

• Okaloosa Gas District

• Shadows of Strength

Installation of the 2026 Board of Directors

During the official installation ceremony, the Chamber welcomed its 2026 Officers and Directors, with Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners Chairman Colten Wright leading the proceedings. The event also included the ceremonial Passing of the Gavel from all the past chairs/presidents of the Navarre Chamber to incoming Chair Sylvia Tarnuzzer.

2026 Officers

• Sylvia Tarnuzzer / Sylvia’s Recreational Travel

• Matt Simpson / DJ Salty

• Jeremy Carver / EPH Financial Advisors

• Terry Light / Pik-itz! Art & Antiques

• Andrew Rowe / Immediate Past Chair

2026 Directors

• Cindy Berry / Okaloosa Gas

• Tracy Bragg / Arrow Auto Glass

• Charles Cruger / Springhill Suites Navarre Beach

• Brenda Kay Hammel / Express Employment Professionals

• Tyler Hinks / Ripple Broadband

• Bridget House / Everything Palms Real Estate

• Gretchen Ludwig / My Home Watch & Grocery Concierge

• Nick McMellon / Rx Express Pharmacy of Navarre

• Dr. Lisha Wallace / The Bindu Institute

• Liz West / Santa Rosa County District Schools

Event Thanks

In closing, the Chamber thanked event sponsors, planning committee members, culinary partners, St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Jim Robert, Plastic Engraving (awards), Tyler Hinks/Ripple Broadband (AV support), and Matt “DJ Salty” Simpson for music and energy throughout the morning.

Save the Date

Looking ahead, the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that beginning this November - and moving forward - our Annual SAIL Awards will transition to an evening event held each fall. This new format will feature a culinary dinner tour of the Navarre area, entertainment, an auction, networking with community leaders, and more.

Please save the date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 - we can’t wait to celebrate with you!