Hegener Award Nominations Announced The Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County announced the nominees for the 2025 Hegener Award. The award, which is given annually, recognizes a local businessperson who has made very significant positive economic impacts on St. Lucie County over the years. This year's dozen nominees for the Hegener Award are [...]
Paulette Stewart receives Durwin Award Hummingbird Care Services honored Paulette Stewart with the Durwin Community Excellence Award for her unwavering dedication to her clients. She consistently goes above and beyond to prioritize their needs, anticipating every requirement and taking a proactive approach to their healthcare. Her exceptional commitment to ensuring the well-being of those she [...]
Piper Aircraft earns milestone certification Piper Aircraft, Inc. has achieved AS9100 Rev D certification, awarded by Dekra Certification, Inc. This milestone underscores Piper’s dedication to manufacturing excellence within the aerospace industry. AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system standard in aerospace. This certification not only enhances Piper Aircraft’s 88+ year legacy in general aviation, [...]
E.A.S.E/Deep Six wins award The Eastern Academy of Scuba Education (EASE) and Deep Six Dive and Watersports was recently presented with a prestigious award from the Professional Assocation of Dive Instructors. The Deep Six family of Dive and Watersports stores has been providing diving services and equipment sales on the east coast of Florida since 1979. The [...]
Dyer Difference Award offers hope for families and burn victims Nobody ever plans to become homeless, but the truth is that any one of us could find ourselves in the situation, no matter how hard we work or how solid our upbringing. Despite being employed full time, sometimes even with a second job, the decrease [...]
Van Duzer awarded for Read to Succeed Local business owner Scott Van Duzer was recently recognized for his community service and dedication to the children of St. Lucie County. Van Duzer, the owner of Big Apple Pizza in Fort Pierce, was one of three businesses selected from across the state of Florida to receive the [...]
Treasure Coast nonprofits awarded $120,000 investment from BofA Bank of America recently announced more than $120,000 in grants to seven Treasure Coast nonprofit organizations to drive meaningful and sustainable progress to help individuals prepare for and secure jobs. In Indian River County, United Against Poverty and Youth Guidance received grants to expand the nonprofits' current [...]
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. honored with the 2024 Home Rule Hero Award Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr. of the City of Fort Pierce has been recognized for his exceptional dedication and advocacy by the Florida League of Cities (FLC). He was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Home Rule Hero Award, which celebrates individuals who have [...]
Richard Tambone honored with Pete Hegener Leadership Award Richard Tambone, president of the Tambone Companies, was honored with the prestigious Pete Hegener Leadership Award by the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC) at its 10th annual leadership dinner on April 18. The award is presented annually to a dedicated business leader who has [...]
Betsy Herold receives Frances Langford Humanitarian Award The United Way of Martin County Foundation was proud to announce Elizabeth (Betsy) Herold as the 2024 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award recipient on Thursday, February 8, at Sailfish Point Country Club. This prestigious award recognizes community philanthropists who demonstrate care, compassion and commitment in support of United Way [...]