CGTC Shines at Annual Diamond Awards The Trust Company wins in 'Diamond in the Rough' Category

The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce honored Coral Gables Trust Company, presenting Founding President Dean Klevan with the award for outstanding new company. The 'Diamond in the Rough' category recognizes the outstanding rookie business formed after January 1, 2002.

"Coral Gables Trust Company has come a long way in eight months," wrote the Coral Gables Gazette covering the awards event which took place at the Omni Colonnade Hotel. Also honored was the University of Miami, winner in the 'Large Business' and 'Overall Winner' categories.

"I consider it an honor to have the name of Coral Gables as part of our corporate identity," Klevan remarked. "When you think of Coral Gables, there is undoubtedly a certain panache; the beauty of the city, the affluence of the city, the history of the city," he told an audience assembled in the hotel's Merrick function room.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Anita Cava, Professor of Ethics at the University of Miami. Dr. Cava's speech centered around corporate community engagement. "Any investment in the community is a positive brand...There is a multiplier effect because the money stays in the neighborhood. The impact of that money is almost $250 million."

It was noted that the Trust Company has made headway in corporate community engagement, specifically with Coral Gables' own Fairchild Tropical Garden and Historical Society. CGTC President Dean Klevan summed the evening up best when he said, "We're blessed to be part of the City Beautiful."

R. Luthmann