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Destin Chamber CEO Shane Moody wins state ‘Executive of the Year’ award

Florida Association of Chamber Professionals named Shane Moody Executive of the Year, recognizing his contributions to chamber management, including membership growth, strategic planning, and volunteer engagement.
The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) awarded Destin Chamber President & CEO Shane A. Moody (right), CCE, FCCP, with its prestigious Executive of the Year Award, during the organization’s Annual Conference, held September 24-25, 2024, at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center in Boca Raton, FL.

Shane Moody, president and CEO of the Destin Chamber, has been named Executive of the Year by the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP).

  • The award, presented during FACP’s Annual Conference held September 24-25, 2024, in Boca Raton, recognizes chamber executives who have made outstanding contributions to chamber management.

Moody, who holds the CCE and FCCP designations, was honored for his achievements in internal administration, membership growth, strategic planning, and volunteer management.

His 31-year chamber career includes winning the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Top Mid-Sized Chamber Award for Excellence twice. Moody has also served on various boards and committees of state and international chamber associations, including as chairman of FACP in 2010-2011.

Under his leadership, the Destin Chamber achieved its highest total membership dollars and highest number of Trustee members in 2023. Moody has also consulted with numerous chambers across Florida on board training and tiered dues implementation.

  • “This is an award that truly goes to our board, our members, our community and the great people with whom I work every day,” Moody said. “Without them, none of what we do is possible.”

Tammy Bracewell, FACP President, praised Moody’s leadership style, saying, “Shane leads by example and exemplifies the traits that every true leader should possess. He is admired by his team and is not afraid to make the tough decisions that must sometimes be made by a leader.”

FACP is a statewide organization dedicated to advancing excellence in chamber management and enhancing Florida’s business communities. For more information about the Destin Chamber, call (850) 837-6241 or visit DestinChamber.com.

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