Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - March '25

Page 4, Martin Downs

Honoring

Girl Scouts Of Southeast

Florida Honors Four

Outstanding Female Leaders
In Martin County

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida hosted an inspiring
afternoon of recognition and celebration during the
prestigious Emerald Awards Martin County luncheon held
recently at Sailfish Point Country Club in Stuart, raising more
than $70,000 to support Girl Scout programs and leadership
opportunities for girls.

Hollani Davis and John McGowan Jennifer Sardone Shiner, Gloretta Hall, Dianne Alexander

Studies show today’s girls are not spending enough time opportunity to explore nature through outdoor activities such
outdoors. However, the proceeds from Emerald Awards as swimming, canoeing, archery and outdoor skills in a safe,
Martin County and the community’s generous support, Camp girl-led setting where they can step out of their comfort zones
Welaka provides girls with a transformative environment and discover their true potential.
where they can build confidence, develop independence and Ruby Sponsor of the 2025 Emerald Award Martin
forge lifelong friendships through traditional camp activities. County was Publix Super Market Charities; Award
Located on 640 beautiful acres within Jonathan Dickinson
State Park in Tequesta, Fla., Camp Welaka offers girls the Honoring on page 5

Golf For Heroes from page 1
Autumn Wilson, Senator Gayle Harrell, Zoe McKnight,
Emma Smith can bring about significant
change. The funds raised
More than 152 guests attended the Emerald Awards Martin will help Preston continue his
County where awards are presented to outstanding women education, carrying forward
in Martin County who embody innovation, creativity and the positive legacy of his
problem-solving excellence, making a meaningful impact father.
in their fields and communities. Or ganized by the
This year’s Emerald Awards Martin County honored the nonprofit WeDoGood, the
female changemakers and visionaries who are powerful Golf for Heroes Tournament
role models for young women in the community. The 2025 encapsulated their central
honorees were Maureen Cotter, president of Impact100 motto: “One Good Deed
Martin; Commissioner Stacey Hetherington, Martin County Can Change Everything.”
Board of County Commissioners; Tammy Stefanovic, Judging by the smiles on the
business development and strategy for Cognegenics; and course and the outpouring
Beth Garcia Svopa, senior vice president of Brown and of kindness, that sentiment
Brown Insurance. rang especially true on this
remarkable day.
Looking Forward
As the final putts
dropped and the sun set on
an unforgettable afternoon,
participants and sponsors
alike expressed gratitude
for the chance to support a
Gold Star family. Plans are
already in motion for future
tournaments and events,
ensuring that the spirit of
unity, gratitude, and service
continues well beyond this
Tammy Stefanovic, Beth Garcia Svopa, Stacey Hetherington, single day on the green.
Maureen Cotter

Guests enjoyed a networking reception, silent auction,
luncheon, and recognition ceremony.
The Emerald Awards Martin County was chaired by
Jennifer Sardone Shiner and committee members included
Beth Galt-Salsamendi, Mary Gavin, Rose Novotny, and
Ofelia Utset.
“It is one of the highlights of the year to recognize the
incredible women who have such a positive impact on our
community,” said Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of
Southeast Florida. “We appreciate them, and we appreciate
the generosity of our Emerald Award sponsors.”

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