Kaitlyn Perez Communications Named Rising Star at 2026 Sarasota Business Awards

Jun 29

SARASOTA, Fla.—June 30, 2026—Kaitlyn Perez Communications (KPC), a Sarasota-based strategic communications firm specializing in issues and crisis management, has been named the 2026 Rising Star winner at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Sarasota Business Awards, presented by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. The award was announced June 26 during the Chamber's annual awards celebration at The Ora in Sarasota.

The Rising Star award honors exceptional new businesses in their first three years that have surpassed growth expectations, demonstrated market expertise, and built a strong foundation for long-term success. KPC was selected from a competitive field of finalists representing some of the region's most promising emerging companies.

Founded in January 2024, KPC provides issues and crisis management, executive counsel, corporate communications strategy, and scenario-based communications training. In just over two years, the firm has established itself as a trusted advisor to organizations across Southwest Florida and beyond, serving clients in the construction, manufacturing, higher education, professional sports, nonprofit, and professional services sectors. KPC is headquartered in Sarasota with a second office in Fort Myers.

The recognition comes during a period of continued growth for the firm, which has expanded its regional footprint while helping leaders prepare for and navigate high-stakes moments that shape organizational trust and reputation.

Founder and CEO Kaitlyn Perez launched KPC after more than 15 years leading communications through high-profile incidents in the public and nonprofit sectors. She continues to teach crisis communications nationally as an instructor for the National Sheriffs' Institute, and earlier this year, was recognized by the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as its 2026 Young Leaders' Alliance Entrepreneur of the Year.

"Much of our work goes unnoticed, which is entirely by design," said Perez. "We help leaders navigate some of the hardest moments they'll ever face, and success often means no one ever knows we were there. That's why this recognition is so meaningful. It tells us this community trusts KPC even when the work itself happens quietly behind the scenes. For a firm rooted in Sarasota, there is no greater honor."

To learn more about KPC, visit kpcstrategies.com.

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