Now is a time for true leadership – and rewarding true leaders.
The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum (BRHS&M) is seeking nominations of outstanding individuals for its upcoming annual Walk of Recognition. Now in its 24th year, the awards ceremony will be held Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. and will adhere to CDC guidelines and include social distancing and face masks. Individuals who have served in the interest of the community and have enriched the lives of Boca Raton citizens will be honored.
“We look forward to receiving nominations – and learning about special people who are important to Boca Raton – for this year’s upcoming ceremony,” says Mary Csar, executive director, BRHS&M. “The Walk of Recognition is my favorite event because it enables us to honor the outstanding individuals who have built our community. We are proud to recognize people, from all walks of life, who have made a positive impact on the quality of life here.”
Founded in 1997, the Walk of Recognition award has been presented to 99 deserving members and institutions from the community. Each inductee’s name is inscribed on a granite star-shaped plaque on the walk or on a plaque on the Wall of Honor (for those who are deceased), which are set into a monument beneath the Mizner statue in Royal Palm Place. The plaques are underwritten by Marta Batmasian.
Last year’s inductees were Arthur Adler, Kerry B. Koen, the late George E. Barbar, the late Dr. Merrilee R. Middleton and Florida Atlantic University. The event’s presenting sponsors are Marta and Jim Batmasian; the committee co-chairs are Marta Batmasian and Joyce DeVita; and the committee members are Denise Alman and Ann Schauer.
Residents who would like to nominate an individual for the Walk of Recognition can find the application here. Nominations should be emailed to office@bocahistory.org or mailed to the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, 71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33432. All nominations are due by Sept. 18.
For more information, visit bocahistory.org.