The 2025 Community Champions Breakfast was a resounding success, bringing together more than 200 community leaders, advocates, and supporters to celebrate those making a lasting impact in Charlotte County. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to this inspiring event.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors who made this celebration possible:
- Charlotte County Human Services
- The Community Foundation
- Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic
- Community Assisted and Supported Living
- Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
- Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
- Charlotte-Desoto Building Industry Association
- Smugglers Enterprises Foundation
Congratulations again to our outstanding award winners:
- Sue Sifrit, 2025 Community Champion
- Southern Technical College, 2025 Educational Institution Champion
- F.M. Don's, 2025 Employer Champion
- Gardiner & Son's Moving & Storage, 2025 Employer Champion
We would also like to recognize Marina Park Realty, owned by Robbie Sifrit, for purchasing the most tickets and bringing his entire team to celebrate his mother, Sue Sifrit, as this year’s Community Champion.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center and Savor staff for their exceptional hospitality and service, ensuring a seamless event experience. We also deeply appreciate our event co-hosts, the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, for their partnership in making this event a reality.
We were honored to have Dr. Joseph Pepe from the Charlotte County, Florida Department of Health, provide an insightful presentation on the Community Needs Assessment findings. Additionally, Jamerson CS Watson delivered a powerful keynote address on leadership and collaboration, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees.
As we look ahead to next year’s event, we encourage you to visit www.gulfcoastpartnership.org to nominate outstanding organizations for the 2026 Employer Champion and Educational Institution Champion awards.
Thank you again to everyone who made this year’s Community Champions Breakfast such a memorable and meaningful occasion!
