Honored for Success, Leadership, and Community Impact
ReEmployAbility is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. This recognition celebrates companies that demonstrate excellence in business practices, leadership, innovation, and community involvement. This honor reflects the values that have guided ReEmployAbility for more than two decades—ethical practices, a people-first philosophy, and a mission to create a meaningful impact for injured workers, employers, and communities nationwide.
The Small Business of the Year Award honors the region’s most impactful small businesses, recognizing their achievements in growth, leadership, and community impact. Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted, and finalists are chosen through a detailed, months-long review process that includes applications, interviews, and on-site evaluations. Businesses are assessed on their history, management practices, ethical standards, and company culture. Winners were announced during a gala attended by local business leaders and community members, with TD Bank serving as the presenting sponsor for this year’s event.
Connecting People to Purpose for Over 20 Years
ReEmployAbility was founded on the belief that recovery should be meaningful—not just paperwork, but a process that restores dignity, confidence, and purpose. As the nations largest provider of return-to-work and transitional employment programs, its Transition2Work® program connects injured workers with volunteer opportunities at nonprofit organizations, helping them stay active and engaged while they heal.
For more than two decades, the company has led with a people-first philosophy, proving that small businesses can create big change—not just in numbers, but in lives. Their approach is transformational, not transactional: acting when others are silent, offering clarity when workers feel lost, and providing compassion when needed most.
This commitment has helped nearly 100,000 injured workers return to meaningful work and generated over 20 million volunteer hours for nonprofits nationwide—impact that strengthens communities while restoring purpose for individuals. ReEmployAbility has built a business that proves every injured worker matters.
Leading the Way in Purpose-Driven Recovery and Community Impact
Debra Livingston, Founder and CEO of ReEmployAbility, shared her gratitude for the recognition and reflected on what it means for the company, “Being named a finalist for the Small Business of the Year is an incredible honor and a true reflection of the dedication and passion that have driven us for the past 22 years. From the beginning, our vision has been to create a workplace where people thrive and to make a positive impact on the Tampa Bay community and the lives of those we serve. This recognition affirms that commitment and inspires us to continue building a company that makes a difference in Tampa Bay.”
This acknowledgement reinforces ReEmployAbility’s commitment to creating meaningful recovery experiences and strengthening communities through its innovative return-to-work programs.
Celebrating Community Impact and Industry Leadership
ReEmployAbility’s impact goes beyond helping injured workers—it’s woven into the company culture. Giving back is part of who they are. Every employee receives paid volunteer time, and in 2024, their team contributed hundreds of hours to local causes while supporting national organizations like Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and Feeding Tampa Bay. Through its Transition2Work® program, injured workers have collectively donated millions of volunteer hours to nonprofits nationwide, strengthening communities while they recover.
The Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award Gala honored companies that exemplified excellence in leadership, innovation, and community involvement. ReEmployAbility was proud to be named a finalist in the 21+ Years in Business Category, standing alongside other outstanding organizations that strengthen the Tampa Bay Community.