The JAX Chamber has announced its 2026 Small Business Leaders of the Year.
The leaders were selected by the Chamber Councils, the Beaches Division, NextUp JAX and Venture Services.
One of the 11 business leaders will be named the overall 2026 Small Business Leader of the Year during a breakfast reception presented by TD Bank on Jan. 29 at the University of North Florida. For more event information, visit here.
Here are the leaders and who selected them:
• Dr. Tim Conway, The Morris Center – Jacksonville – Arlington Council
• Darrin Eakins, DuBlase Whiskey – NextUp JAX
• Justin Kane, DoubleChecked Cybersecurity – IT Council
• Chris Kennelly, Kennetic Productions Inc. – Venture Services
• Kati Lambert, Well Minded Hypnosis – Health Council
• Boshawn Mack, Global Reliable Logistics Inc. – Transportation & Logistics
• Jason Pratt, Prattify – Downtown Council
• Dawn Stewart, Pestle and Potions – Professional Women’s Council
• Tom Snogles, Twinkle Nights – Three Rivers Council
• Heather Waisanen, Coastal Maverick – South Council
• April Watson, April Adventures Travel – Beaches Division