The 2024 Emerald Awards – Broward County honorees (back row) Lori Glassman, Kathy Salerno, Stacy Acquista, (front row) Jennifer Little and Ashley Boxer.
November 4, 2024 – Hollywood, FL – Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida celebrated an inspiring afternoon of recognition and honor at the annual Emerald Awards – Broward County luncheon. This prestigious event honored five outstanding women, including Kathy Salerno, Executive Director of Community Relations for Broward Health and Stacy Acquita, Regional Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Affairs for HCA Florida Healthcare, who have shown remarkable leadership in their fields, setting exemplary standards for young women in the community. With more than 170 guests in attendance, the event raised more than $65,000 to support Girl Scout programs and leadership experiences for girls.
The Emerald Awards spotlight individuals who breathe life into new ideas, exhibit creative problem-solving skills, and bring innovation to their fields or communities. This year’s honorees exemplify the qualities of today’s problem solvers, dreamers, changemakers, and doers. In addition to Salerno and Acquista, also honored were Ashley Boxer, The Boxer Strategy; Community Advocate Lori Glassman; and Jennifer Little, Little’s Photography.
The afternoon featured a silent auction and cocktail reception for networking, leading to an awards ceremony and panel discussion where honorees shared their stories of leadership and community engagement.
The Emerald Awards – Broward County was organized by an exceptional host committee led by honorary event chair Ellice Martinez, and committee members Malka Cabral, Kimberly Kisslan, Robin Mason, Jennifer Montalto, Roseline Phillipe, Stephanie Richards, and Tori-Lynn Saraniti.
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida expresses deep gratitude to the 2024 Emerald Award – Broward County sponsors: UKG (Diamond Sponsor), Amazon and Publix Super Market Charities, (Sapphire Sponsors), Broward Health, First Horizon, Florida Power & Light Company, and HCA Florida Healthcare, (Opal Sponsors), Nissan – Southern 441 (Valet Sponsor), Florida Blue, Kaufman Rossin, Linda Strutt Consulting Inc. and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood (Table Sponsors).
About Girl Scouts
We are the preeminent leadership development organization for girls who believe that every girl can be a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader with the power to change the world. More than any other organization in our community, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida empowers girls ages 5 to 17 with vision and voice—girls who command their future, engage their communities, and inspire others. We offer every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves more than 6,900 girls in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. To explore opportunities to volunteer or partner with Girl Scouts, call 561-427-0177 or visit www.gssef.org.