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United Way of Palm Beach County Celebrates the Impact at Annual Awards Reception: Heart of Palm Beach County

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Tyler Sansone
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May 23, 2023
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    United Way of Palm Beach County hosted its Heart of Palm Beach County premiere event on May 11, 2023, at the Hilton West Palm Beach to celebrate the impact we have had on the county, thanks to the support of our community partners and corporate sponsors. This highly anticipated event featured a cocktail reception, dinner, awards ceremony, and a raffle.

    The evening began with welcoming more than 300 guests to an outdoor cocktail reception, where guests could grab a complimentary cocktail and mingle with fellow community members. Guests in attendance included Palm Beach County Mayor Gregg Weiss, Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Marino, State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit, Dave Aronberg, Donna Glenn, our Tocqueville Society Cabinet Chair, Erika DeBlasi, our Women United Committee Chair, and many more. During this time, guests could enter their name for a chance to win a beautiful Chantecler Logo

    Palm Beach pendant donated by Hamilton Jewelers with a retail price of $2,390.

     

    The awards ceremony commenced at 7:00 p.m. with an introduction from Frank Compiani, Chair of the Board of Directors and event co-chair, Dr. Laurie George, our President and CEO, and Christopher Chase, our Campaign Cabinet Chair and Event Co-chair. Once dinner was served, our emcee of the night, Mike McGann, announced the award winners of 22 community members, nonprofit agencies, and top corporate and union contributors.

    The award winners included:

    • Champion for Children: The Children’s Services Council
    • Hunger Hero Award: Marti LaTour of the Palm Beach County Food Bank
    • Excellence in Mentoring Award: Brandon Lavin of Xcel Mentoring
    • Mission United Award: Lauren Berkson
    • Community Champion: For The Children
    • Individual Volunteer of the Year: Meredith Rollo
    • Leaders United Award: Danielle Basinski
    • Tocqueville Society Award: Frank and Marguerite Compiani
    • Joe Brennan Union Award: Debra Lichaa Mitchell
    • Corporate Volunteer of the Year: TBC Corporation
    • Spotlight Award: Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
    • Top Corporate Campaign: Publix Super Markets and Publix Super Market Charities, Inc., NextEra Energy, the Parent Company of FPL, Palm Beach County Government Employees, Bank of America, NCCI Holdings, Inc., Costco Wholesale, Pratt & Whitney – A Raytheon Technologies Company, EY, the School District of Palm Beach County, UPS, and Enterprise Holdings.

    These awards are not just symbols of prestige but a powerful testament to the collective impact of individuals, companies, and organizations coming together. Together, they are transforming lives and ensuring a brighter future for all.

    “The outstanding support of United Way radiated throughout the Heart of Palm Beach County Celebration event! I hope our guests, community partners, and corporate sponsors left this event feeling inspired and honored for their work o

    n creating positive change to help our community thrive,” said Dr. Laurie George, President & CEO of United Way of Palm Beach County. “Because of their contributions to improving the lives of Palm Beach County residents, we can address our community’s most critical needs. The amount of support received from our trustworthy sponsors to help push this event forward was incredible. I cannot forget to mention how grateful I am to have such an amazing team dedicated to United Way of Palm Beach County.”

    The event chairs, Marguerite and Frank Compiani, and Jayne and Christopher Chase, were instrumental in the success of the evening. Their leadership, philanthropy, and deep-rooted commitment have played a pivotal role in the growth and advancement of United Way of Palm Beach County.

    We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the event’s sponsors: Publix, NextEra Energy, the parent company of FPL, McClatchy, NCCI, SBA Communications, Hilton West Palm Beach, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, Velocity Community Credit Union, Deloitte, Shutts & Bowen, Pulte Group, Pratt & Whitney – A Raytheon Technologies Company, and media support from Palm Beach Illustrated. Their generous contributions and unwavering support have made this event and the ongoing mission of United Way of Palm Beach County possible.

    Thank you to all the incredible individuals, organizations, and partners who made the Heart of Palm Beach County event a resounding success. Together, we create lasting change and build a brighter future for Palm Beach County.

    We are excited to announce that the next Heart of Palm Beach County event will come early in 2024. Stay tuned for the official date, which will be shared soon. To ensure you get all updates about this event and other initiatives by United Way of Palm Beach County, we encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter. By subscribing, you’ll receive timely news, inspiring stories, and opportunities to get involved, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

    To subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected with United Way of Palm Beach County, please visit unitedwaypbc.org.

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