Decked in purple, green and gold for the Mardi Gras themed event, attendees celebrated the United Way of Northeast Florida’s second annual Champions of Change Awards Celebration at the Phoenix Arts and Innovation District’s Emerald Station on Friday, Feb. 13.
Finalists mingled with their coworkers, friends and fellow volunteers during a cocktail hour before being recognized later in the evening for their contribution to “creating lasting change in the region.”
“It is so important to recognize the heart of Jacksonville and that’s who you have in this room tonight,” Kenya Bell, director of major gifts for United Way of Northeast Florida.
According to United Way of Northeast Florida Chief Operating Officer Coretta Hill, the awards are structured around the United Way of Northeast Florida’s goals of reaching those most vulnerable and recognize people and organizations working to create financial security and build wealth in the community by assisting community members facing financial, emotional and/or mental stress.
