Background
Levy, George Aaron was born on July 25, 1933 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Sol Joseph and Simmie (Handlesman) Levy.
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George Aaron Levy, American Company executive. Recipient Leadership award Governor's Council Physical Fitness and Sports, Tallahassee, 1986; named to Tampa Sports Hall of Fame, 1986; named Citizen of Year Boys and Girls Club Tampa, 1990, Small Business Person of Year Small Business Council American, 1991.
Education
BSAdv, University Florida, 1958.
Career
Sports writer, Tampa Tribune, 1956-1958; sales representative, Florida Sporting Goods, Tampa, 1958-1960; president, George A. Levy, Inc., Tampa, since 1960.
Membership
Chair board trustees Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, 1971-1974. Member Tampa Sports Authority, 1978-1985, 13th Judicial Nominating Commission, Tampa, 1986-1991. Member Super Bowl XVIII and XXV Task Force, Tampa, 1984-1991.
Member Trophy Dealers and Manufacturers Association (state director 1982-1985, Trophy Dealer of Year 1985), Tampa Sports Club, Tampa Gator Club, Gator Boosters, Palma Ceta Golf and Country Club, Krewe of Gasparilla, Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce (committee of 100).
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Married Lou Ann Burkhim, December 22, 1957 (divorced 1981). Children: Barbara, Carolyn.
Awards
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Recipient Leadership award Governor's Council Physical Fitness and Sports, Tallahassee, 1986. Named to Tampa Sports Hall of Fame, 1986. Named Citizen of Year Boys and Girls Club Tampa, 1990, Small Business Person of Year Small Business Council American, 1991.Recipient Leadership award Governor's Council Physical Fitness and Sports, Tallahassee, 1986. Named to Tampa Sports Hall of Fame, 1986. Named Citizen of Year Boys and Girls Club Tampa, 1990, Small Business Person of Year Small Business Council American, 1991.