Rise Awards 2025
Save the Date for the Annual Rise Awards Luncheon on October 30, 2025
Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
11-1:30pm
More details coming soon!
A BIG thank you to all who supported the 6th Annual LiFT Rise Awards Luncheon, benefitting the exceptional learners at LiFT! Through your generosity, we were able to raise over $130,000 for our learners, while also celebrating a group of true trailblazers with outstanding contributions and remarkable service to our community!
About the Awards:
Courage, Compassion, Commitment…
The LiFT Rise Awards honors individuals and businesses based on their philanthropy in our community. Our honorees are selected based on the below qualities:
- Honoree must demonstrate Compassion, Courage, or Commitment.
- Depth and breadth of philanthropic impact.
- A number of awards and honors.
- The amount of investment in the community should be offered in measurable terms (e.g., hours, dollars, jobs created, etc.) as they would apply to each category.
Courage
The Rise Award for Courage will be presented to an individual who has displayed perseverance, determination and courage to overcome personal challenges and adversity and most importantly, now serves as a role model to give hope and inspiration to others.
Compassion
The Rise Award for Compassion will be presented to an individual who’s unselfish, compassionate and dedicated service has made a significant difference in our community. The award recipient inspires and motivates others through advocacy, leadership roles and mobilizing efforts towards a cause.
Commitment
The Rise Award for Commitment will be presented to business or organization that demonstrates outstanding community commitment through executive/employee involvement, financial support, and volunteerism. By their example, the award recipients inspire and motivate others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community service.
Thank You to out 2024 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Radiant Sponsors
Sunshine Sponsors
