38th Annual Awards

October 1, 2026

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026         

Location: Pasco-Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC) 
8657 Old Pasco Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL  33544 
               

Event Timeline:         

4:30 PM Doors Open
4:30 - 5:45 PM Networking & Dining Reception 
6:00 - 7:00 PM Award Celebration
7:00 - 8:00 PM Coffee & Dessert Reception

Now in its 38th year, Pasco EDC's Annual Awards is recognized as Pasco County's premier business event, bringing together hundreds of business and community leaders from across the Tampa Bay region.

Join us for An Evening in Paris, where a touch of Parisian charm sets the stage for celebrating the companies and leaders driving Pasco County's growth and success. The highlight of the evening is the Annual Industry Awards, honoring businesses that have made a significant economic and community impact.

$150 General Admission (per person)

General Admission includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and seafood station, inclusive beverage service, networking, awards program, and a dessert and coffee reception.

Michael J. Sierra is a Tampa native and graduated from Berkeley Prep. After attending Florida State University, he entered the insurance industry as an account executive. Sierra went to work for the Jack Nicklaus Development Corporation in 1985, as a construction manager, and has been in land development ever since. Sierra has worked on numerous developments in the last thirty years including Cypress Creek Town Center in Pasco County and Avila, Tampa Palms, Lakeview Village in the Tampa Bay region. Sierra has been involved in developments across the nation including Florida, Illinois, and Georgia. Sierra has also served on numerous property owner boards through the years, generally as a developer liaison.

As a director for the Sierra Family Foundation, Sierra been involved with dozens of local and national non-profits, including the YMCA and Pasco Education Foundation, as well as being a Board Member of First Tee of Tampa Bay and Academy Prep Tampa.

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Note: Deadline for sponsors to be included in program and event signage has passed (September 11, 2026).