First Coast Cultural Center is seeking nominations for individuals, businesses and organizations within the coastal counties of Nassau, Duval and St. Johns, between Amelia Island and St. Augustine Beach, that go above and beyond to enhance the arts and culture in the community.
The nomination form with details for each of the six categories can be found at app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CulturalCenterAtPonteVedraBea/beaches-2024-nomination-1-1-1-1.html.
The deadline for nominations is March 15.
“I encourage community members to put their thinking caps on and start nominating,” said Donna Guzzo, FCCC president and CEO. “We can never have too many nominations. Let’s celebrate those who do so much for the arts, for education, for those committed to philanthropy and for those who make an impact in our community.”
Winners will be chosen by a committee of carefully selected judges who are unaffiliated with FCCC. Those selected will be announced at the sixth annual gala, Beaches, A Celebration of the Arts, which set for 6-8 p.m. May 4 at the TPC Clubhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach.
The Grecian-themed event will feature inspired chef specialties, live music, a silent auction, art and an awards presentation. FCCC is also celebrating its “Year of the Pearl,” marking 30 years of prosperity as a nonprofit organization.
The gala has been a sell-out event in the past, and tickets can be purchased on FCCC’s website at firstcoastculturalcenter.org/beaches-a-celebration-of-the-arts-2025. Those interested in advertising in the program or sponsoring the event can reach out to Kimberly Sheridan at 904-280-0614, Ext. 1205, or email her at ksheridan@firstcoastculturalcenter.org.
