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NoNprofit News from page 25
Palm Beach International Boat Show

Gives Back Awards $500,000 To Local Nonprofits

At Second Annual Grant Reception

Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back, made a major economic impact on the region. It is a much-
the Palm Beach International Boat Show’s official grant loved, annual tradition for residents and visitors to South
program, awarded $500,000 across 29 local nonprofit Florida, and is widely known to be among a handful of
organizations for the program’s second year. The Marine must-attend, major boating events in the world.
Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) “The Palm Beach International Boat Show not only
and Informa celebrated the grant program’s 2025 recipients bolsters the economy but also supports philanthropic
at a cocktail reception on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Lake efforts that strengthen and sustain the local community,
Pavilion in downtown West Palm Beach. demonstrating how prosperity and generosity go hand
The Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back is in hand,” said Rena Blades, director of Community and
a collaboration between MIAPBC, the owner of the Palm Government Affairs for the boat show.
Beach International Boat Show, and Informa, the producer The 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives
of the show, to support environmental and marine education Back grant recipients are:
programs, as well as waterfront projects in Palm Beach • Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation
County that serve residents and visitors. This includes Jeffery Davis, Patricia Davis Kathi Doole, Andrew Doole • ANGARI Foundation
educational activities, curriculum development, field trips, • Ballet Palm Beach
outreach, in-house programs, and cultural events. • CareerSource Palm Beach County
“Through Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives • Center for Creative Education
Back, we’re fostering marine education and environmental • Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
stewardship by supporting the nonprofits that make a • Cox Science Center and Aquarium
difference in our community,” said Alyssa Freeman, • Delray Beach Public Library
executive director of the MIAPBC. “This grant strengthens • Florida Atlantic University Foundation
our commitment to preserving the environment and • Florida Fishing Academy
supporting programs that educate future generations about • Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park
our oceans and waterways.” • Friends of Manatee Lagoon
Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back is • Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
funded through proceeds from the annual Palm Beach • Inlet Grove Community High School
International Boat Show (PBIBS), which include ticket • Inwater Research Group Inc.
sales, optional add-on donations, and other boat show- • Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure
related endeavors. PBIBS has a 44-year history and has Coast
Amy Scandrett, Brett Larson, Kathy Benson, Anne Messer • LagoonKeepers

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