FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – As the award season approaches, 2-1-1 Broward is pleased to announce that PNC Bank has been named the title sponsor of the non-profit organization’s annual prestigious, non-profit academy awards event which celebrates the hard work, dedication and achievement of Broward County’s local non-profit organizations and its leaders. The 3rd Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards presented by 2-1-1 Broward and hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino awards ceremony, luncheon and after party will take place on Friday, February 22, 2013 beginning at 12:00 Noon at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The prestigious awards honor the work of Broward County’s non-profit organizations and leaders and the impact they have on the community.
“PNC may be relatively new to Broward County, but our commitment to supporting the non-profits that work to improve the quality of life in our community is something we have felt strongly about for 160 years. As title sponsor of the Non-Profit Academy Awards, PNC has an opportunity to help advance the awareness of so many of our Broward non-profits,” said Craig Grant, PNC Regional President.
The Non-Profit Academy Awards acknowledge the highest level of achievement, innovation and quality in the non-profit sector. The categories for the 3rd Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards presented by 2-1-1 Broward and hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 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, Inc. Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Innovation
· Broward College Outstanding Non-Profit Leader of the Year
· AutoNation Lifetime Achievement Award
· Nova Southeastern University 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
The winners in each category will receive an Academy Award statue and $1000 for each of their non-profit organizations. The other two finalists in each category will be awarded $500 each. Please note that 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 Publix Community Choice Award, which will be decided by votes received from the community. The three finalists for each category will be announced at the VIP Announcement Party Presented by Broward Health on Tuesday, January 10, 2013.
Laurie Sallarulo AVP, Client & Community Relations Manager at PNC Bank, Susan Renneisen, Director of Special Events for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and Jen Klaassens, Vice President of Programs for The Wasie Foundation are this year’s event chairs. Event sponsors include The Wasie Foundation; OK Generators, Patriot National Insurance Group; Broward College; Calvin Giordano & Associates; Nova Southeastern University; Publix; Broward Health; JM Family Enterprises; Southern Wine & Spirits; Consolidated Credit Counseling; Memorial Healthcare System; SunTrust; Sanson, Kline, Jacomino, Tandoc & Gamarra, LLP; Kip Hunter Marketing; Berkowitz Pollack & Brant Advisors and Accountants; and Berger Singerman.
"PNC supports community-based non-profits that support early childhood education and community and economic development, including the arts, with the goal of promoting the overall health and growth of our community. Forming strong partnerships and bringing organizations together to create stronger outcomes is a priority for PNC and what better way to do that than to sponsor the Non-Profit Academy Awards," added event chair Laurie Sallarulo, PNC Client & Community Relations Manager.
The 3rd Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards presented by 2-1-1 Broward and hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL) will begin on Friday, February 22nd with the Berger Singerman Red Carpet Celebration at 12:00 Noon, followed by the luncheon and awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m. and an After Party at 2:30 p.m. Ticket Prices are $75 per person for general admission, $65 for CLUB 2-1-1 Members, and $45 per person for non-profit staff/government representatives. Tables of 10 are $750 and Table Sponsorships are $1000. Tickets for the After Party are $25 per person. Partnership Opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 are still available. They include unique sponsorships such as Headline Entertainment Sponsor - $15,000; Nominee Reception Sponsor $5,000; Star Sponsor -$2,500 and others. For more information about ticket purchase or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Christina Mendez at 954-640-5820 or cmendez@211-broward.org or tshuldiner@211-broward.org.
