Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence Award

The Dottie Berger MacKinnon Woman of Influence Award, named after its first recipient in 2012, was created to annually recognize a woman whose leadership has made a positive impact on our region. It pays tribute to an individual who exemplifies outstanding professional values, demonstrates the ability to go above and beyond the normal expectations of a leader, and serves as an inspiration to the community.

Established by the Tampa Bay Chamber’s Women of Influence Committee, the award will be presented at the upcoming annual Women of Influence Luncheon.

Requirements

To nominate someone, please complete the form below and include a current biography or resume of the nominated candidate.

Criteria

Nominees will be considered based on: how the person’s leadership benefits the Tampa Bay area; whether the person’s leadership activity involved any form of community service (e.g. civic, cultural, economic, charitable, recreational, or educational). Leadership need not be marked by any formal event and is evident beyond the scope of the person’s professional duties. The following recognition criteria should be considered:

Character (Reflects moral and ethical integrity)
Community Involvement (Involved in community service, whether civic, cultural, economic, charitable, recreational or educational)
Initiative/Tenacity (Shows persistence, determination, perseverance, action and implementation)
Leadership (Demonstrates the ability to lead in her business)
Professional Accomplishments (Shows achievement through measurable results; demonstrates career achievement)
Selflessness (Offers personal sacrifice, generosity, philanthropy and social conscience)
Vision (Has direction, foresight, creativity and resourcefulness)
Mentorship (Invests in the growth, development, and empowerment of other female professionals)

Conditions

All nominees must be members of the Tampa Bay Chamber.
Current Tampa Bay Chamber officers, elected officials or declared candidates running for public office are not eligible for nomination.
This award will not be given posthumously.

See past award winners

Nomination Deadline – Feb. 13, 2026

For questions, please contact Caroline McCabe.

Nominator Information

Essential information about you.

Name

Company/Organization

Phone Number

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

Postal / Zip Code

Nominee Information

Essential information about the person you are nominating.

Nominee Name

Title/Position

Company/Organization

Phone

E-Mail

Address

Address2

City

Zip

Character (Reflects Moral and Ethical Integrity)

Community Involvement (Involved in community service, whether civic, cultural, economic, charitable, recreational, or educational)

Initiative/Tenacity (Shows persistence, determination, perseverance, action, and implementation)

Leadership (Demonstrates the ability to lead in her business)

Professional Accomplishments (Shows achievement through measurable results; demonstrates career achievement)

Selflessness (Offers personal sacrifice, generosity, philanthropy, and social conscience)

Vision (Has direction, foresight, creativity, and resourcefulness)

Mentorship (Invests in the growth, development, and empowerment of other female professionals)

Attach current resume or bio