Nearly 400 attendees gathered Wednesday at St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social Club. The 13th annual Good ‘Burger Awards celebrated people, businesses, and groups across 11 categories.
Chris Steinocher, CEO of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, dedicated the 2024 awards to storm heroes after consecutive hurricanes battered the city. Winners received trophies crafted from pickleball paddles. They earned bragging rights. They got a chance to showcase their work.
The event’s name honors a former mayor who called residents ‘Burgers — short for St. Petersburg-ers. Residents cast votes for finalists in each category…