Alex Sink, chairwoman of FloridaNEXT Foundation, who ran for governor in the last gubernatorial campaign, was the keynote speaker at the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Champions Cup Awards banquet.

Terrie Lobb was the second two-time recipient, this year for the overall Champions Cup Business of the Year, which went to Terrie Lobb Catering. With her are Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart.

The second of two Champions Cup Legacy Awards went to Gibson & Wirt, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The firm was founded by Ellis Gibson and E.L. Wirt, who had purchased another firm, Stanley & Stanley. It is one of the oldest insurance or real estate agencies in Florida in which a founding family member has retained ownership. Accepting were (from left) Steve Brown, Clyde Allen Gibson and Drew Guffey.

Interim CRA co-executive director Andy Laurent (second from left) joined Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart (right) presenting Giodano Lanuto the CRA Business of the Year Champions Cup award.

Steve King (second from left) was a two-time winner at this year's Champions Cup awards banquet. The second award was for Main Street Business of the Year. Joining Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart (right) was Richard Dreyer, president of Main Street Bartow.

Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart (right) present Michell Githens and Lara Fredrickson with the Not for Profit/Community Action Organization of the Year. The award went to the Bloomin' Arts Festival committee.

Joining Brian Hinton (left) who presented the Community Service Award, which went to Peace Valley Enterprises are (from left) Myrtice, Savannah and Chelsea Young. In announcing the winner, Peace Valley Enterprise has probably raised more money for good causes than any other venue in Polk County.

The" tables were turned" at the Champions Cup Awards banquet, and presenter Rob Kincart (center) became recipient Rob Kincart, as his company, A-C-T Environmental and Infrastructure was honored as Green Business of the Year. With Kincart are Brian Hinton (left) and engineering manager Ben Hilton.

David Little (center) graciously accepts the 2012 Champions Cup award for Emerging Business of the Year for his business, Crosswired Electrical Services. Defying a struggling construction industry, Crosswired is deemed one of Bartow's most promising new businesses.

Steve King (center) is the 2012 Champions Cup Retail Business of the Year award winner. He owns K-T Pharmacy, believed to be the oldest, continuously family-owned pharmacy in Florida. Presenting the trophy are Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart

Jeff Dobson (center) accepts on behalf of Mosaic, the 2012 Champions Cup Business to Business of the Year Award. Presenting the trophy are Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart

PHOTO COURTESY PEGGY KEHOE/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Carl Locke Sr., (center) who founded SEMCO Construction was this year's Champions Cup Hall of Fame inductee. Locke, a Korean War veteran who won the Bronze Star, first founded Imperial Steel Corporation in the 1960s. In 1975, he began SEMCO Construction. Presenting the trophy are Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart.

PHOTO COURTESY PEGGY KEHOE/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Boswell & Dunlap was the first of two Champions Cup Legacy Award presented. The law firm was started in 1900 by Solon G. Wilson and Judge Clarence Boswell. Accepting the award (starting second from left) were Don Wilson, Sean Parker, Keith Miller and Rich Lopez. They were joined by presenter Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart (right).

PHOTO COURTESY PEGGY KEHOE/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Terrie Lobb (center), is the 2012 Service Professional Business of the Year Champions Cup winner. She began her company, Terrie Lobb Catering, when she was 20 years and now employs more than 40. Presenting her trophy are Brian Hinton (left) and Rob Kincart.