The Family Friendly Business Awards™ was created as a way to honor companies who are taking the lead in creating a comprehensive childcare system by implementing these family-friendly policies in their workplace. The policies that a business chooses to implement has a direct impact on the caregivers’ ability to adequately care for their child which impacts the child’s on-time development. Businesses may earn a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum award designation for workplace practices that support families in the Pinellas community. We are proud to recognize family-minded employers who understand the value of a well-educated, happy, and healthy workforce in building a strong economy.