Enrique Rosario Liz Named National Youth of the Year Enrique Rosario Liz has been named Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2026-27 National Youth of the Year, the highest honor awarded to a Boys & Girls Club member. Rosario Liz was announced as the national winner during a celebration at Cipriani in New York City. [...]
St. Lucie celebrates 2026 workplace award winners Business leaders, human resources professionals and community partners gathered for the 25th Anniversary Best Places to Work Treasure Coast Awards Celebration, recognizing St. Lucie County employers for workplace excellence. Hosted by Personnel Dynamics Consulting and the HR & Business Leaders Council of Florida at voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort, [...]
Visit Indian River County wins two awards Visit Indian River County has received two 2026 Shining Example Awards from the Southeast Tourism Society, earning Tourism Office of the Year — $1 Million or Less and Best Tourism Marketing — $500,000-$999,999 Marketing Budget. The awards were presented during the society’s Shining Example Awards ceremony, held as [...]
Nominations now open: Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award Do you know an entrepreneur whose vision, leadership, and business success have made a lasting impact on the Treasure Coast? The Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes exceptional entrepreneurs who demonstrate innovation, economic impact, community engagement, and outstanding leadership. Help us [...]
United Way Martin County invests $2.39 Million United Way of Martin County announced $1,195,002 in community impact grants to 24 nonprofit agencies during its annual Big Reveal event at The Kane Center. The grants will support 35 programs focused on education, health and financial stability in Martin County. More than 120 people attended the event, [...]
Fort Pierce officials named Home Rule Heroes The City of Fort Pierce announced that Mayor Linda Hudson and Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. have been named 2026 Home Rule Heroes by the Florida League of Cities. The annual award recognizes local government officials who work to protect the home rule authority of Florida municipalities and advocate [...]
The Source receives 2026 Best of Benchmark Award The Source has received the 2026 Best of Benchmark Award in the nonprofit organization category for Vero Beach, recognizing the organization’s community engagement, public feedback and service to people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Indian River County. The award, powered by Google Reviews, honors organizations that demonstrate [...]
Business Awards nominations open 2026 Martin County Business Awards presented by Bank of America and hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County. Nomination period June 1 - June 30, 2026. Hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County. Nomination period June 1 - June 30, 2026 Community, third-party, and self-nominations are permitted. Nomination [...]
2026 Martin County Business Awards lunch The 2026 Martin County Business Awards, hosted by the Business Development Board of Martin County, will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa. This annual event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to recognize the companies and individuals who are [...]
Prince honored with Hegener Leadership Award Jon Prince, PhD, superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 12th annual leadership dinner on April 30. The award is presented each year to a dedicated business leader who [...]