Pictured: Bart Lowther (left) of Mariash Lowther Wealth Management with Christi Haley. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan.

Each year, SRQ Media invites the community to nominate individuals with hearts of giving who have made a significant impact with local nonprofit organizations — from volunteers and board members to individual staff members and donors. Tuesday, December 5th, attendees happily joined together to recognize our annual Good Hero Philanthropic Award recipients at the SB2: Philanthropic Agenda and Good Hero Awards Luncheon at Michael’s on East in Sarasota. We are delighted to feature each of the twelve honorees in our Wednesday Philanthropic edition of SRQ Daily.

Today we are recognizing Christi Haley, Development Director of Pace Center for Girls of Manatee. Haley is described as a woman who's not only dedicated over 25 years of her life to an incredible organization, but who has done it with an undeniable passion that makes it feel less like work and more like her true calling. She has poured her heart and soul into shaping the lives of countless young girls, empowering them to reach their fullest potential and achieve remarkable success. Haley’s vision and drive have raised millions of dollars for Pace Manatee over the past 25+ years with events like PaceBall, the Lucky Ducky Race for Pace, donor breakfasts, the Snowflake Ball, and numerous campaigns. As a member of the Bradenton Kiwanis Club and serving on the boards of the Leadership Manatee Alumni Association and the Manatee Tiger Bay Club, the web of connections and relationships she's forged through her volunteer activities within the community is vast and incredibly beneficial. Congratulations, Christi!

Pictured: Bart Lowther (left) of Mariash Lowther Wealth Management with Christi Haley. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan.