Girls Incorporated Announces 2024 Celebration Luncheon Honorees

The Giving Coast

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County has announced that the Honorable Judge Rochelle Curley, Penny Hill, and Kim Ogilvie will be honored at its 34th Annual Celebration Luncheon on Wednesday, April 3rd at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Luncheon chairs are Dr. LaShawn Frost, Melissa Perrin, Mary Pat Radford, and Girls Inc. participant, Zuleima Martinez. The Girls Inc. Visionary Award will be received by Kim Ogilvie. The Visionary Award is designated to honor those who believe in Girls Inc.'s mission and see the larger vision for the organization in the community. Kim Ogilvie has made an immense impact on Girls Inc. by serving for several terms on the Board of Directors and as Board Chair. As the leader of the Kim Ogilvie Group at Michael Saunders and a high-performing expert in real estate, her unrelenting work ethic and integrity has been a force in strengthening the Girls Inc. mission and vision. She has also been a co-chair of multiple Celebration Luncheons, helping to make the event the success it is today. The She Knows Where She’s Going Award will be presented to the Honorable Judge Rochelle Curley and Penny Hill. The She Knows Where She’s Going Award recognizes individuals who are role models for women and girls in our community, have been supportive of Girls Inc. and its programs, and have demonstrated commitment to community activities, professional organizations or non-profit work that demonstrates a belief in contributing to others. This award offers an opportunity for our girls to understand their potential, and a pathway towards equivalent community contributions and personal fulfillment.  Penny Hill will also be receiving the She Knows Where She’s Going Award. As Founder and CEO of the Penny Hill Group, which specializes in creative residential lending solutions, Penny is an amazing example to girls and women in our community. In addition to these awards, two Girls Inc. girls will be honored at the event. The She Knows Where She’s Growing Award will be presented to a middle school student, and the Strong, Smart, and Bold Leadership Award will honor an outstanding member of the Girls Inc. high school program. This recognition is given to girls who embody the Girls Inc. mission through their longstanding program participation, unwavering displays of leadership, and representing Girls Inc. values in our building and in the community. Girls Inc. is also introducing the Community Partner Award to recognize the contributions that businesses play in amplifying the Girls Inc. mission. This year, the Baltimore Orioles will receive the inaugural honor. Over the past 14 years, the organization has made it a priority to combat food insecurity, empower local youth, and give back when the community needs them the most. Girls Inc. girls have participated in baseball clinics, been included in special events with female athletes and musicians and featured during the National Anthem at Spring Training baseball games. Sponsorships and tickets are now available at https://girlsincsrq.org/celebration-luncheon or call 941-366-6646. 

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