Health Foundation of South Florida Awards Local Individuals with $100,000 in Grant Prizes

Health Foundation of South Florida recently presented its prestigious Concern Awards at a recognition luncheon at the JW Marriott in Miami. Two individuals received the award and a $25,000 grant while four runners-up were each given a $10,000 grant for the health-related non-profit organization of their choice. One new organization was awarded a $10,000 grant.

Among the judges and supporters for Health Foundation’s Concern awards:

Seated l-r: Suzanna Valdez, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Tamara Philippeaux; Jennifer Pierce, The Miami Herald; Board member Marleine Bastien; Thelma V. Anderson Gibson, Thelma Gibson Health Initiative; and Dr. Lois Wise.
Standing l-r: Charles Felix, South Florida Hospital News; Board member Dr. Stanley Worton; Board member Dr. Omar Pasalodos: Chairman Sheldon D. Dagen; Judge Ronald Friedman, Circuit Court Judge, Miami-Dade County; Board member James Eckhart; Ramon Rodriguez, Washington Mutual; and Shari Gantman, Health Foundation of South Florida.

According to Health Foundation Board Chairman Sheldon D. Dagen “Our selection process enabled community organizations and individuals to nominate candidates. A panel of community-based judges had the difficult task of determining the finalists.” He added, “They selected individuals whose invaluable contributions have enhanced the wellness and quality of life for people in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.”