Junior Achievement of South Florida hosts 34th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame Awards
COCONUT CREEK, FL — On May 10th, Junior Achievement of South Florida will host its 34th Annual JA Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner, Title Sponsor CITY Furniture and Presenting Sponsor Delta Air Lines. This highly anticipated event continues its tradition of recognizing outstanding leaders who exemplify bold vision, commitment to excellence, courageous leadership and community responsibility.
The event has been re-imagined and promises to be a shimmering evening of recognition and inspiration. Prepared to be inspired by some of today’s top leaders and encouraged by our future innovators. Guests are invited to join the silver cocktail-attire event at JA World Huizenga Center, located at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
This year, two extraordinary leaders, Jerry Plush, Amerant Bank, N.A., and Caitlin Stella, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, will be inducted into the JA Business Hall of Fame, joining a prestigious group of over 120 Laureates. Additionally, JA will induct its second Youth Laureate, Florida Girls Giving Back honoring exceptional young innovators who have demonstrated remarkable achievements.
The event will also pay tribute to the legacies of Wayne and Marti Huizenga and Melissa Aiello. The Huizenga Lifetime Legacy Award, will be presented to Keith Koenig, Chairman of CITY Furniture.Like the Huizenga’s, Keith has significantly impacted our community and left a lasting legacy.
The Melissa Aiello Character Award will be given to Frank Jaumot, a partner with Ahearn Jasco + Company, who embodies the values of service, integrity and honor. This award, established in honor of the late Melissa Aiello, past President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida, celebrates individuals who demonstrate unwavering character and integrity.
“We are immensely grateful for the support of these exceptional leaders, who have not only championed our mission but have also positively influenced our community,” said Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida. “Their contributions serve as an inspiration to the 80,000 students in JA’s innovative, experiential programs focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy and career readiness.”
Andrew Koenig, JA Board Chair and CEO of CITY Furniture, added, “This event brings together top leaders and philanthropists to honor the remarkable accomplishments of some of our most prestigious trailblazers. We are so proud of our CITY Chairman, Keith Koenig, for charting the course and reminding us to lift up the communities in which we work, live and play. I am proud to support and lead JA’s work of preparing young people for successful futures.”
The JA Business Hall of Fame Awards Celebration is JA’s premier fundraising events, providing vital support for programs aimed at getting youth ready for success in life and careers. The organization extends gratitude to its top sponsors for 2024, including CITY Furniture, Delta Air Lines, Rick Case Automotive Group, TD Bank, Amerant Bank, Brace For Impact, Ahearn Jasco + Company, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, The James and Sandra Mantey Family Foundation, Allied Steel Building, BBX Capital, Miller Construction Company, JM Family Enterprises. Leo Goodwin Foundation and Castle Group.
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and digital advertising, contact Robyn Harper at Ro***@************da.org or by calling (954) 979-7124. Tickets can also be purchased online at JASouthFlorida.org/BusinessHallofFame.
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About Junior Achievement of South Florida
Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy, and lead our community. JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered 20+ programs to over 69,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Career Discovery Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.
For More Information, Contact:
Christopher Miller, Senior Marketing and Media Production Manager
Junior Achievement of South Florida
(954) 979-7110
