Community Health Symposium
The Community Health Symposium is an annual event that provides organizations within the state of Florida opportunities to help improve the wellness of Floridians. In addition, it provides a way for members of the community to discuss critical health care issues and look for solutions to affordability, access, and quality.
The 2025 Community Health Symposium and Sapphire Awards is set for May 1-2, 2025, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. The theme is Transforming the Future of Health.
Sapphire Awards
The Sapphire Awards honor programs, organizations, and individuals that have demonstrated excellence and innovation in addressing community health issues. Since 2005, a total of 148 Sapphire Awards totaling $7.5 million have been presented. The 2025 Sapphire Awards competition is now closed.
2024 Sapphire Awards Recipients
2024 Sapphire Award Recipients - pictured, left to right.
Individual Category: First Place - Dr. Carolyn M. Tucker, UF; Second Place - Dr. Candace Hodgkins, Gateway Community Services; Third Place - Barbara Fradkin, Brevard Parkinson’s Alliance.
Organization Category: First Place - Eddy Moratin, Lift Orlando; Second Place - Nancy Brinker, Promise Fund of Florida; Third Place - Allison Hill, Lakeview Center.
Program Category: First Place - Lorena Hardwick, Feeding Tampa Bay, Food Rx Program; Second Place - Joseph Zolobczuk, YES Institute, Inclusive and Healthy Futures Program; Third Place - Aubree Moore, Brevard Health Alliance at Endeavour Elementary School.
