PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards presented by 2-1-1 Broward February 22, 2013

The 3rd Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards presented by 2-1-1 Broward and hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will honor Broward County’s non-profit organizations and leaders for their dedication and impact on the community.

The award categories include: The Wasie Foundation Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Collaboration; OK Generators Outstanding Non-Profit Board Leader of the Year; Patriot National Insurance Group, Inc. Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Innovation; Broward College Outstanding Non-Profit Leader of the Year, AutoNation Lifetime Achievement Award; Non-Profit Organization of the Year - The Arts; Calvin, Giordano & Associates Non-Profit Organization of the Year - Rising Star; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Outstanding Non-Profit Organization of the Year and the Publix Community Choice Award.

The winners in each category will receive an Academy Award statue and $1000 for each of their non-profit organizations. The other two finalists in each category will be awarded $500 each. Please note
that the grants awarded for the The Wasie Foundation Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Collaboration category will be divided equally among the collaborating organizations. All other non-profits nominated will be included in the Community Choice Award, which will be decided by votes received from the community.

Laurie Sallarulo, AVP & Client & Community Relations Manager at PNC Bank, Susan Renneisen, Director of Special Events for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Jen Klaassens, VP of Programs for The Wasie Foundation are the event co-chairs.

Event sponsors include The Wasie Foundation; OK Generators; Patriot National Insurance Group; Broward College; Calvin Giordano & Associates, Publix; JM Family Enterprises; Southern Wine & Spirits; Consolidated Credit Counseling; Memorial Healthcare System; SunTrust; Sanson, Kline, Jacomino, Tandoc & Gamarra, LLP; Kip Hunter Marketing; Berkowitz Pollack & Brant Advisors and Accountants; and Berger Singerman.

Please visit www.211-Broward.org to nominate a non-profit organization or leader. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, November 12, 2012 at Noon.