The Bartow Economic Development Council’s Annual Meeting is the Champions Cup Business and Industry Awards event that recognizes and honors businesses/organizations that have championed exemplary best practices and have had a positive influence on the economic well being of the Bartow area business community.

Nominated businesses and organizations are judged by a blue ribbon panel that reviews the nominations based upon strict criteria regarding community and economic impact. The prestigious awards represent the Bartow Economic Development Council’s Annual Meeting and is held at the Bartow Civic Center, featuring a prominent keynote speaker.