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Girl Scouts Of Southeast More than 152 guests attended the Emerald Awards Martin Guests enjoyed a networking reception, silent auction,

Florida Honors Four County where awards are presented to outstanding women luncheon, and recognition ceremony.
The Emerald Awards Martin County was chaired by
in Martin County who embody innovation, creativity and

Outstanding Female Leaders problem-solving excellence, making a meaningful impact Jennifer Sardone Shiner and committee members included
Beth Galt-Salsamendi, Mary Gavin, Rose Novotny, and
in their fields and communities.
In Martin County This year’s Emerald Awards Martin County honored Ofelia Utset.
the female changemakers and visionaries who are powerful “It is one of the highlights of the year to recognize the
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida hosted an inspiring role models for young women in the community. The 2025 incredible women who have such a positive impact on our
afternoon of recognition and celebration during the honorees were Maureen Cotter, president of Impact100 Martin; community,” said Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of
prestigious Emerald Awards Martin County luncheon held Commissioner Stacey Hetherington, Martin County Board Southeast Florida. “We appreciate them, and we appreciate
recently at Sailfish Point Country Club in Stuart, raising more of County Commissioners; Tammy Stefanovic, business the generosity of our Emerald Award sponsors.”
than $70,000 to support Girl Scout programs and leadership development and strategy for Cognegenics; and Beth Garcia
opportunities for girls. Svopa, senior vice president of Brown and Brown Insurance. Honoring on page 14

Jennifer Sardone Shiner, Gloretta Hall, Jennifer Atkisson, Kirsten Pendleton, Danielle Kelly Layman and Ben Jennifer Atkisson Lovett and
Dianne Alexander Borzillo Russ and Carlin Ryske Starling III Elle Harrigan

Autumn Wilson, Senator Gayle Harrell, Zoe McKnight, Tami Karol, Jennifer Richards, Marshall Critchfield, Marsha Tammy Stefanovic, Beth Garcia Svopa, Stacey Hetherington,
Emma Smith Powers Maureen Cotter