2025 Martin County Business Awards
STUART—The Business Development Board of Martin County is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Martin County Business Awards.
Taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, the event—presented by Bank of America—is poised to attract another sold-out crowd of leaders in legacy and emerging industries.
Other lead sponsors include Ashley Capital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and the Village of Indiantown.
Receiving more than 60 nominations from across the community, the 2025 winners encompass classic categories such as Youth Entrepreneur of the Year, Headquarters of the Year, Company to Watch and a new award—Innovations in Workforce Development.
“There are many things to admire about the Martin County business community but one of the qualities I appreciate most is the way we come together when confronted with a challenge,” says William Corbin, executive director of the BDBMC. “One of the biggest challenges in our economy and across the country is workforce development. Leaders in the private, public and nonprofit sectors have worked individually and collaboratively on creative solutions—and we wanted to celebrate the standouts in this important effort. We’re very excited about the inaugural winner.”
Innovation in Workforce Development Award – Alice’s Restaurant – A Caring Café:
Thanks to a partnership with Association for the Rights of the Challenged, Palm City-based Treasure Coast Provisions and Indian River Provisions, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are receiving uniquely tailored skills training, filling staffing shortages, enjoying the dignity of work and providing patrons with great breakfasts and lunches at a beloved longtime local eatery.
Business Excellence Award – Hinckley Yachts:
Known globally for its handcrafted yachts and sailboats, propulsion innovations and overall craftsmanship, Hinckley Yachts’s recently expanded Stuart Service Center includes an updated service facility and a 43,000-square-foot building constructed to protect up to 60 vessels. Hinckley’s association with quality and luxury further complements our community’s acclaimed marine industry.
Manufacturer of the Year – ADDiTEC:
A pioneer in metal 3D printing technologies, Palm City-based ADDiTEC develops innovations that assist crews in the military, aerospace, energy and more. Its high-powered, laser-based systems use multiple metals, deliver scalable solutions and enable the design and manufacture precision parts at speed—whether in the field, at sea and under duress.
Newcomer of the Year – East Coast Metal Structures:
Investing more than $3 million in robotic and automated technologies, East Coast Metal Structures opened a 100,000-square-foot facility and hired more than 60 employees for its new operation in the Village of Indiantown. Founded 40 years ago in Lantana, the company combines structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication and partners with Indiantown High School, Project LIFT, Indiantown Chamber of Commerce and others on workforce development initiatives.
Headquarters of the Year – Relive Health:
Started in Stuart in 2017, Relive Health, founded by Domenic Lacovone, expands a network of clinics with extensive health and wellness treatments. Providing hormone therapy, IV vitamin treatments for cognitive clarity, weight-loss programs, regenerative medicine and more, Relive Health now includes 15 clinics around the country with several more in varying stages of planning and launch.
Company to Watch – Daher:
Acquiring its location at Witham Field, Daher—a 160-year-old aviation company—has invested millions of dollars in equipment and inventory improvements at the 440,000-square-foot facility. Soon, it will be assembling its acclaimed TBM 960 and Kodiak aircraft onsite. Daher is also developing curriculum at the R.E.A.C.H Center at Witham Field and cultivating training programs and job opportunities.
Entrepreneur of the Year – Sanford “Sandy” Woods, Treasure Coast Toyota:
Creating an expansive automotive empire including Treasure Coast Toyota in Stuart and Treasure Coast Lexus in Fort Pierce, Woods’s business accomplishments include restructuring Chrysler’s struggling Minority Retail Development Program, forming S. Woods Enterprises, and purchasing and selling 13 dealerships. A recipient of multiple awards, he’s acclaimed for his advanced, streamlined operations and support of local charities and nonprofits.
Youth Entrepreneur of the Year – Theo Smail of Theo Shot It:
Combining his love for photography and football, Theo—a 17-year-old Jensen Beach High School student built a sports media business that creates custom content for student athletes, trainers and brands in multiple sports and multiple states. He also mentors peers, conducted clean-up efforts after Hurricanes Milton and participates in youth leadership services.
Learn more about how the Business Development Board of Martin County supports local businesses at www.BDBMC.org
