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01/03/2013

Third Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards Presented by 2-1-1-Broward and Hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Takes Place Friday, February 22 at Noon

 
The 3rd Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards presented by 2-1-1 Broward and hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will honor Broward County's non-profit organizations and leaders for their dedication and impact on the community.

 

The award categories include: The Wasie Foundation Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Collaboration; OK Generators Outstanding Non-Profit Board Leader of the Year; Patriot National Insurance Group Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Innovation;  Broward College Outstanding Non-Profit Leader of the Year;  AutoNation Lifetime Achievement Award; Non-Profit Organization of the Year - The Arts; Calvin, Giordano & Associates Non-Profit Organization of the Year - Rising Star; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year and the Publix Community Choice Award.

 

The winners in each category will receive an Academy Award-style statue and $1,000 for the corresponding non-profit organizations.  The other two finalists in each category will be awarded $500 each (the grants awarded for The Wasie Foundation Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Collaboration category will be divided equally among the collaborating organizations). All other non-profits nominated will be included in the Community Choice Award, which will be decided by votes received from the community.

 

WHEN:
Friday, February 22, 2013
Noon – Memorial Healthcare System Red Carpet Reception
1:00 p.m. – Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
2:30 p.m. – After-party

 

WHERE:
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Ballrooms

1 Seminole Way

Hollywood, FL, 33314

 

WHO:
Laurie Sallarulo, AVP and client & community relations manager at PNC Bank, Susan Renneisen, vice president of community affairs and special events for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Jen Klaassens, VP of programs for The Wasie Foundation are the event co-chairs.

 

Event sponsors include The Wasie Foundation; Patriot National Insurance Group; Calvin Giordano & Associates; Broward College; OK Generators; Publix; Nova Southeastern University; Broward Health; FPL; JM Family Enterprises; Consolidated Credit Counseling; Berger Singerman; Memorial Healthcare System; Southern Wine & Spirits; Berkowitz Pollack & Brant Advisors and Accountants ; SunTrust; Candy Cottage; The McKinley Foundation Health Care Consortium;  Kip Hunter Marketing; Timpano; Canon; Wizard Creations and Academy of Glam.

 

COST:
General Admission: $75 per person; CLUB 2-1-1 Members: $65 per person      

Non-Profit Staff/Government Officials Tickets: $45 per person

Table of 10: $750 per table; After-Party Tickets: $25 per person

 

-SHR-