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The Nonprofit Community Was Honored In-Person
At The Kravis Center At Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards
Nonprofits First Community Collaborators
recently held the Fifth Award: YWCA of Palm
Annual Hats Off Beach County and FAU’s
Nonprofit Awards at Community Health Center
the Kravis Center in Nonprofit Executive of the
the Cohen Pavilion. Year: Kimberly McCarten,
The evening celebrated Arc of Palm Beach County
nonprofit organizations Lifetime Achievement: Rev.
in Palm Beach County Pam Cahoon
(PBC) who contribute People’s Choice: Compass
and dedicate themselves LGBTQ Community Center
to improving and Best Hat
strengthening our Center for Family Services
community. Chaired by Sara Bonhomme, MVP of the “Family Game Night”
Natalie M. Alvarez, of Year; Perry Borman from Best Mask
Key Private Bank, the Webauthor Sponsor Peggy Adams Animal Rescue
sold-out event themed Funds raised from the
“Hats Off, Masks On” filled the room with attendees wearing evening benefit Nonprofits
hats of all shapes and sizes, from French berets to cowboy hats First educational programs. These programs focus on
and top hats to handmade themed hats. The surprise emcee was professional development, leadership, and training that
Bill Bone who inspired the audience with his eloquent words nonprofit community volunteers and employees need to lead
saying, “Let the season begin,” as this event was the official and succeed.
kickoff to season in Palm Beach County. Music from nonprofit, About Nonprofits First Inc.
Digital Vibez set the tone with popular beats to move and shake Since 2005, Nonprofits First Inc. has been the leading
as people made their way to the stage to accept their awards. resource for strengthening the administrative and operational
“Our goal was to celebrate together safely and thanks to capacity of nonprofit organizations in the community.
our generous sponsors and enthusiastic nonprofit community Comprised of experienced professionals, consultants and
we were able to do it. Congratulations to all the nominees and volunteers, the vision of Nonprofits First is a community in
honorees, they are truly inspiring,” said Jessica Cecere, CEO which all nonprofits achieve their highest level of desired
of Nonprofits First. impact. For more information, visit www.nonprofitsfirst.org.
The Honorees Are: Photos by Capehart Photography
Nonprofit Of The Year Dr. Laurie George, Dr. Seth Bernstein, Traver McLaughlin;
Small: Dress for Success Palm Beaches Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards on page 11 Seth was the Hats Off to Heroes honoree.
Medium: Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County
Large: Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Nonprofit Innovation: Community Partners of South Florida
Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year: Marsha Burkhardt, 211 Palm
Beach/Treasure Coast
Hats Off to Heroes Award: Dr. Seth Bernstein, United Way
of Palm Beach County
Nonprofit MVP of the Year: Sara Bonhomme, Arc of Palm
Beach County
Nonprofit Professional of the Year: Jacquie Shorter, Feed the
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