ARTICLE
The Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) hosted its Annual Members Meeting and Awards Ceremony, recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners whose contributions have supported the Society’s mission of preserving and sharing Boca Raton’s unique history. The event brought together board members, volunteers, supporters, and staff to reflect on accomplishments over the past year and celebrate those who made a significant impact. Among the evening’s highlights was the presentation of the President’s Awards, honoring: Jesse Cordoba – for his three years of service as Treasurer and Investment Club Board Representative, and for guiding a critical update to BRHS’s cybersecurity protocols. Rebecca Demonte, Olivia Hollaus, LeAnn Berman, and Lauri Saunders – for their leadership and creativity as co-chairs of Bacchus Beckons, helping deliver the most successful event in its history. Saunders was also recognized for her role as advisor and liaison. Dawn Zook – for her dedicated leadership as Chair of Toasts, Tastes & Trolleys. The Society also named Joyce DeVita as an Honorary Board Member, and presented the prestigious Myrtle Butts Fleming Award to Olivia Hollaus for her outstanding service and commitment. The Outstanding Community Partner Award was presented to: The Addison and Vice President Zoe Lanham, a vital partner in hosting Bacchus Beckons, the Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting, and the Walk of Recognition. Marta and Jim Batmasian, who have generously sponsored the Walk of Recognition for 28 years. In addition, the Society expressed heartfelt thanks to its termed-out board members: Arlene Herson, Lisbeth Heggerick, Olivia Hollaus, Phyllis Robinson, Sal D’Amico, Terry Fedele, and Athena Gounis, and extended a warm welcome to newly appointed board members Maria Liguori, Adam Morettin, Tracy D’Amico, Wanda Herrold, and John Gerson. Appointed to the Executive Board were Zoe Lanham, Dan Dickinson, and LeAnn Berman. Special recognition was given to BRHS staff for their continued dedication and excellence: Shannon Patron, Director of Education, for her work on Bacchanal and other projects Susan Gillis, Curator and creator of the Dream City exhibition. “This annual gathering is more than a meeting,” said BRHS Executive Director Mary Csar. “It’s a celebration of our collective efforts to preserve Boca Raton’s heritage and the extraordinary people who make that possible.” For more information about upcoming events or ways to support the Boca Raton Historical Society, visit www.bocahistory.org.
The Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) hosted its Annual Members Meeting and Awards Ceremony, recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners whose contributions have supported the Society’s mission of preserving and sharing Boca Raton’s unique history.
The event brought together board members, volunteers, supporters, and staff to reflect on accomplishments over the past year and celebrate those who made a significant impact.
Among the evening’s highlights was the presentation of the President’s Awards, honoring:
The Society also named Joyce DeVita as an Honorary Board Member, and presented the prestigious Myrtle Butts Fleming Award to Olivia Hollaus for her outstanding service and commitment.
The Outstanding Community Partner Award was presented to:
In addition, the Society expressed heartfelt thanks to its termed-out board members: Arlene Herson, Lisbeth Heggerick, Olivia Hollaus, Phyllis Robinson, Sal D’Amico, Terry Fedele, and Athena Gounis, and extended a warm welcome to newly appointed board members Maria Liguori, Adam Morettin, Tracy D’Amico, Wanda Herrold, and John Gerson.
Appointed to the Executive Board were Zoe Lanham, Dan Dickinson, and LeAnn Berman.
Special recognition was given to BRHS staff for their continued dedication and excellence:
“This annual gathering is more than a meeting,” said BRHS Executive Director Mary Csar. “It’s a celebration of our collective efforts to preserve Boca Raton’s heritage and the extraordinary people who make that possible.”
For more information about upcoming events or ways to support the Boca Raton Historical Society, visit www.bocahistory.org.