2023 District 5 Volunteer Awards

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Volunteer Award Recipients

Curry Crew November 2023
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, CURRY CREW NOVEMBER 2023

This group is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award for a Team in Maintenance.
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Volunteer Spotlight, Fred Hartner

Statewide winner of "Volunteer of the Year: Exceptional Accomplishment in Resource Management" for elevating aquarium care and championing
marine conservation through passion and dedication.
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Volunteer Spotlight, Key Biscayne Citizen Scientist Project

Key Biscayne Citizen Scientist Project received the District 5 award for "Community Partner of the Year" for building lasting community connections through conservation and engagement.

Florida Keys Sea Base Boy Scout Troops
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, FLORIDA KEYS SEA BASE BOY SCOUT TROOPS

This group is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award for a Short Project in Natural Resources.
Florida Power and Light
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT

This group is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award for Best Local Business Partner.
Charlotte Lebedeker
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, CHARLOTTE LEDEBEKER

Charlotte is the recipient of the 2023 Award for a Youth Volunteer in Visitor Services.

Turtle Walk Team
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, TURTLE WALK TEAM

This group is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award for a Team in Visitor Services.
John Lidington
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, JOHN LIDINGTON

John is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award for a Long Project in Natural Resources.
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Volunteer Spotlight, Construction Committee

The Friends of Birch's Construction Committee received the Statewide award for "Citizen Support Organization of the Year" for setting a lasting legacy of resilience and preservation through expert guidance and collaboration.

Clara Logsdon
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, CLARA LOGSDON

Clara is the recipient of the 2023 Award for a Youth Volunteer in Resource Management.
Francois Labossiere, David Cason, Donna Cason
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT, FRANCOIS LABOSSIERE, DONNA AND DAVID CASON

Francis, David and Donna are the recipients of the 2023 Volunteer Award for a Team for The Greener Initiative.