East of Collins Expediting Founder and Vice President Carmin Tillit Named 2024 Badass Woman of the Year in the Construction, Real Estate and Development
East of Collins Expediting is pleased to announce that its founder and vice president, Carmin Tillit, has been named the 2024 Badass Woman of the Year in the Construction, Real Estate and Development category by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented to Tillit by Richard I. Segal, chairman of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of RFB+Fisher Potter Hodas and co-manager of the Miami office, and Brittnie Bassant, president and CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, at the 4th Annual Badass Women of the Year luncheon on Aug. 23, 2024, at Jungle Island in Miami.
As part of this award recognition, a $1,000 donation was made in Tillit’s name to Lotus House, the largest women’s homeless shelter in the country.
The Badass Women of the Year awards highlight businesswomen who not only shine in their careers but break through glass ceilings in industries typically dominated by men. They recognize women who excel in diverse areas of business, including Art, Culture & Media, Construction, Real Estate & Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Finance, Healthcare, Wellness & Science, Hospitality, Law/Government, Non-Profit, Sports, Women in Business and Young Women in Excellence.
The event subcommittee judges on specific criteria, which include the nominee’s place of business being located in Miami-Dade County; demonstrated leadership and made an impact in her business; shown innovation; driven value and being a valuable member of the community.
“I’m honored to have been named a Badass Woman of the Year and share the spotlight with such a wonderful list of resilient female business leaders,” Tillit said. “At East of Collins Expediting, we are passionate about the work we do, and this recognition is a testament to our dedication and team’s hard work. We are proud to be part of a community that values equality, professional and personal growth and female leadership.”
Tillit was honored among 12 other Badass Women award winners, including Rickelle Williams of the City of Miami Beach, Durée Ross of Durée & Company; Chief Digna Abello of Miami Beach Fire Department; Deborah Plutzik-Briggs of The Betsy Hotel; Raluca Kotowski of Truist Bank; Ashley Valdes of Miami Beach Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery Center; Ceci Velasco of Ocean Drive Association; Commander Shantell Mitchell of Miami Beach Police Department; Dara Schoenwald of Volunteer Cleanup; Jessica Crosson of Miami Marlins; Morgan Sisom of American Cancer Society and Dr. Paula Hopkins of Miami-Dade Beacon Council.
With more than 20 years of experience in construction permitting, business licensing and special event permitting, Tillit is known for providing white glove service to her clients. Having founded the company in 2009 after previously working in the construction industry with several general contractors in Miami-Dade, Tillit now employs 25 people while East of Collins Expediting continues to grow and hire. Having built a successful family business, she works alongside her son Jeevan Tillit, who serves as president & CEO of the company. Her daughter, Suzette Tillit, is also part of East of Collins Expediting in the role of special events director.
Completely referral based, East of Collins Expediting works with more than 80 municipalities throughout South Florida, with its main focus being Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami and North Miami Beach. Clients include engineers, architects, general contractors, homeowners, developers, and more.
