Spirit of Manatee Awards Luncheon is March 7

Every year, one signature event celebrates the people who live and give in Manatee County. It’s the Spirit of Manatee Awards Luncheon, and the date is Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Together with an impressive group of philanthropists who will be honored, we will be joined by local business and community leaders, donors, and nonprofit friends. Will you be there?
Our 2018 Spirit of Manatee Winners:
YOUNG SPIRIT AWARD
Oscar J. Portillo-Meza nominated by UnidosNow
COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD
Hernando De Soto Historical Society, nominated by PACE Center for Girls
VOLUNTEER SPIRIT AWARD
Kara Schiavone McAllister, nominated by Foundation for Dreams
LEADERSHIP SPIRIT AWARD
Jim Bruen & Jane Plitt, nominated by UnidosNow
LIFETIME SPIRIT AWARD
Sandy & Jeanie Kirkpatrick, nominated by Turning Points