OneJax, an institute of the University of North Florida, recently announced the recipients of its 2019 Humanitarian Awards.
The OneJax Humanitarian Awards honor those who have demonstrated the highest level of personal and professional integrity, have given generously and extensively to the community and have been dedicated to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups locally.
“Each year, we wonder how we will ever outdo the previous year’s group of Humanitarian honorees, but yet again, we have a group of incredibly deserving people who have made an immeasurable positive impact on our community,” OneJax Executive Director Nancy Broner said. “These honorees are truly passionate about making Jacksonville the best place it can possibly be and are impacting the lives of so many in Northeast Florida.”
The 2019 awards honorees are as follows:
• 2019 Silver Medallions: Myron Flagler, executive director of the Jewish Community Alliance; Patrick “Pat” Geraghty, chief executive officer, GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, Florida Blue and GuideWell Group, Inc.; Janet Owens, executive director of the Jacksonville office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC Jacksonville); and Julia Taylor, community trustee. This award is given to individuals in recognition of their outstanding dedication and community service.
• 2019 Acosta-Rua Young Professional Award: Basma Alawee, immigration activist and teacher
The honorees will be recognized at the Humanitarian Awards Dinner Thursday, April 11, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center.
Sponsorships for the dinner are available and may be obtained by contacting OneJax via onejax@unf.org or by calling (904) 620-1529. Tickets for the event are available at give.unf.edu.
