Sponsorship opportunities now available for the 25th Annual luncheon on May 22, 2024
Jacksonville, FL, Feb. 26, 2024 – Junior Achievement of North Florida announces that its Hall of Fame Luncheon, the organization's largest annual fundraiser, is set to take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. This prestigious event will be hosted at the University of North Florida’s Adam W. Herbert University Center.
The Hall of Fame Luncheon serves as a crucial fundraiser for Junior Achievement of North Florida, supporting its mission to inspire and prepare young people for future success through financial literacy programs. Sponsorship opportunities are now available, ranging from the top-tier $15,000 presenting level to the $2,500 chairman level. Every dollar raised will directly contribute to providing essential programs for students in North Florida.
Shannon Italia, President of JA of North Florida, emphasized the importance of community involvement: “Our programs help to shape our youth and put them on the path to economic success, but we can’t do it alone; we need the community to help. We invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to join us at this event to learn more about how we can work together to create the leaders of tomorrow.”
The Hall of Fame is not only a fundraising event but also an opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals and businesses within the community. Awards to be presented include the Thompson S. Baker Award, the Educator of the Year Award, the Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Company of the Year Award.
The prestigious Thompson S. Baker “Solid as a Rock” Award will be presented to Henry Brown, CEO of Miller Electric Company. Brown, the 25th recipient of this esteemed award, embodies the values of community leadership, hands-on involvement, and philanthropy. Exposed to what it takes to be an entrepreneur as a child as a third-generation leader of the company, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, uncle, and mother, Browns's commitment to Jacksonville aligns with the mission of Junior Achievement. Henry’s dedication, exposure to entrepreneurship in his formative years, love for Jacksonville, commitment to family, and shared values with Junior Achievement make him a real-life example of the organization's vision – a world where young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.
"It is an honor to be recognized by Junior Achievement of North Florida, especially an award that underscores Miller Electric Company's commitment to philanthropy within the First Coast community,” said Henry Brown, CEO of Miller Electric Company. “This recognition showcases our firm belief in the importance of supporting and lifting up the communities we're part of. A strong community is all about sharing values, working together, and making a positive difference. We're thrilled to be on this journey, and we're excited to keep working towards a brighter future together."
JA Values:
- Believe in the boundless potential of young people
- Teach principled, market-based economics and entrepreneurship that build a more sustainable world
- Approach our work with passion, honesty, integrity and excellence
- Nurture the power of partnership and collaboration
- Seek-out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents in our staff and volunteers, and boards to reflect the geographies and communities we serve
- Advocate for relevant hands-on learning
Four additional award winners will be recognized at the Hall of Fame Luncheon: Tikila Shakespeare, a teacher at Fort Caroline Middle School, will receive the Educator of the Year Award; John “Trey” Stephens and India Sullivan from Ally Financial will be honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Company of the Year Award will be presented to Mercedes-Benz USA.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Stephanie Saman at ssaman@janfl.org, (904) 398-9944, ext. 231, or visit https://northflorida.ja.org/events/ja-of-north-florida-hall-of-fame to learn more.
About Junior Achievement of North Florida
We envision a world where young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Since 1963, Junior Achievement of North Florida has been delivering JA learning experiences that help young people reach their potential. Locally, we serve over 40,000 students, 90 schools, and 550 educators. To learn more about Junior Achievement of North Florida, visit www.janfl.org.
About Miller Electric Company
Miller Electric is a 96-year-old company based in Jacksonville with 18 branch offices located throughout the United States. We perform electrical and technology services for our customers and work in various markets including healthcare, industrial/manufacturing, commercial, and service and EV.