Gabrielle Brooks
Bartlett Area Chamber
of Commerce
The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 An Evening in Paradise Gala and Barty Awards presented by First South Financial on Friday evening, bringing together business and city leaders, community partners, and residents for an evening of celebration and connection.
Held at The Venue at Bartlett Station, the event featured a cocktail reception, dinner, music, and dancing. Congratulations to our 2025 BARTY award winners: Tiki Torch Trailblazer Small Business of the Year – NexGen Health and Wellness, Rising Pineapple Young Professional of the Year – Brooklin Byrd, Entrepreneur of the Year – Christi Kelly, Legacy of the Island Community Impact Award – First South Financial, Tide of Change Non-Profit of the Year – Youth Villages, Tropical Titan Business of the Year – Grace Medical.
The annual gala serves as both a business social highlight and an important fundraiser for the Chamber, supporting its mission to promote economic growth, advocate for local businesses, and foster a vibrant community. Throughout the evening, the Chamber recognized outstanding contributions from members and community partners, applauding their dedication to the Bartlett area. The program also included a heartfelt acknowledgment of the event’s sponsors, whose generosity helps make Chamber initiatives possible year-round.
Additional Sponsors Included:
• Behind the Scenes
• Big Momma’s and Granny’s Catering
• Rose Construction
• Century 21 Shaneathia Armstrong
• Precision Crystal Gifts and Awards
• Memphis Funeral Home and
Memorial Gardens
• Silent Auction Donors
Guests enjoyed lively entertainment and the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees. Photos and highlights from the evening can be found on their website:
bartlettchamber.org.
Winners are pictured. All photos by Becky’s Lens Photography.
