2-1-1 BROWARD AND BANKATLANTIC ANNOUNCE NOMINEES
FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL
BANKATLANTIC NON-PROFIT ACADEMY AWARDS
PRESENTED BY 2-1-1 BROWARD
2-1-1 Broward and BankAtlantic are proud to announce today the nominees for the First Annual BankAtlantic Non-Profit Academy Awards Presented by 2-1-1 Broward. The BankAtlantic Non-Profit Academy Awards Presented by 2-1-1 Broward will honor Broward County’s non-profit organizations and leaders for their dedication and impact on the community.
The awards ceremony and luncheon will take place on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida.
Every non-profit is encouraged to attend and be recognized for their contribution to our community. In addition, awards will be given in six categories. The 2011 BankAtlantic Non-Profit Academy Award categories and nominees are:
- Berger Singerman Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year
Nominees: Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc., Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence, Inc. and Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc.
- Patriot Risk Management, Inc. Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Innovation: Nominees: Broward Education Foundation, Broward Health - Kinship Cares Initiative and Gilda’s Club South Florida
- Wasie Foundation Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Advocacy:
Nominees: Broward College Foundation, Family Network on Disabilities of Broward County and Legal Aid Service of Broward, Inc.
- Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Rising Star:
Nominees: Abi’s Place, Flipany and The Pantry of Broward, Inc.
- Non-Profit Leader of the Year:
Nominees: Robin Martin, The Shepard’s Way; Dr. Patrick Taylor, Holy Cross Hospital and Susan M. Widmayer, Ph.D., Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Inc.
- Non-Profit Board Leader of the Year: Matthew Hoaglund, Autism Society Broward County Chapter; Steve Pattison, ARC Broward, and Lynne Wines, United Way of Broward County
“This event is a great fit with 2-1-1 Broward's mission. In the same way that 2-1-1 serves to connect Broward residents with the health and human service providers who can fulfill their needs, the organization is focused on connecting non-profits to each other and to business and community leaders,” says Gregory Haile, 2-1-1 Broward board chair, event co-chair and attorney with Berger Singerman.
As an added feature, 2-1-1 Broward has added the “Community Choice Award”. The finalists were selected from nominations submitted for the BankAtlantic Non-Profit Academy Awards. To voice your choice for the award you can text your vote from your mobile phone or vote online. For voting details, visit 211-Broward.org. The winner of the Community Choice Award will be announced at the event and will receive a cash award for their organization.
In addition to the presentation of the BankAtlantic Non-Profit Academy Awards Presented by 2-1-1- Broward, the awards ceremony will feature Keynote Speaker Robert Danzig, Author and Former Nationwide CEO, Hearst Group, Lynn Martinez, Emmy Award Winning Anchor of WSVN 7 News & Co-Host of Deco Drive, will serve as emcee for the afternoon. Marcia Barry-Smith of BankAtlantic and Gregory A. Haile of Berger Singerman are the event cochairs.
Most of Broward County’s Non-Profit Leaders and Notables will also be in attendance. The BankAtlantic Non-Profit Academy Awards Presented by 2-1-1 Broward will take place at The Signature Grand (6900 State Road 85 in Davie) on Friday, February 25th with a reception beginning at 11:30 AM, followed by a luncheon and the awards ceremony from 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM. Ticket Prices are $65.00 per person for general admission, $40.00 per person for non-profit organizations and their representatives, and a table of 10 for $600.00.
Sponsorship Opportunities are still available as follows: Presenting Sponsor(1) - $10,000; Award Naming Sponsor(3) - $7,500; Gold Sponsor - $5,000; Silver Sponsor - $2,500 and Bronze Sponsor - $1,000. For more information about ticket purchase or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Laurie Sallarulo at 954.390.0493.
About 2-1-1 Broward: The mission of 2-1-1 Broward is to provide 24 hour comprehensive helpline and support services to individuals and families in our community seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and referrals to health and human services in Broward County. Every call to 2-1-1 is answered by a trained, degreed counselor who listens to the callers concerns, identifies their needs and links them to appropriate programs that help them on to the road to recovery. 2-1-1 Broward relies on the generous support of government agencies, corporations, foundations, and individuals to provide this vital community service. For more information regarding 2-1-1 and how you can help, please call 954-390-0493 or visit 211-Broward.org.
About BankAtlantic: BankAtlantic began in 1952 with one branch in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Their business strategy was simple and straightforward: give customers great service, solid products and competitive rates on their deposits. Today, BankAtlantic is one of the oldest and largest Florida based community banks, employing 1,750 people who work at 100 branches across South Florida and the Tampa Bay area. Today, their ongoing commitment to
service, efficiency and convenience allows them to successfully compete as a community bank with larger national banks. They also pioneered 7–day banking in Florida, plus they are open early and late. For even greater convenience, their free Online Banking & Bill Pay, Mobile Banking and Telephone Banking services let customers conduct banking transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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