2011 Guardians Of Florida Distinguished Leadership Awards
October 28, 2011
Embassy Suites
Fort Lauderdale

Florida Leaders are Recognized for their Outstanding Contributions to the State

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce (GFLCC) and I Am Florida Foundation, Inc. announce the date of the first Guardians of Florida Distinguished Leadership Awards.

Guardians of Florida are committed residential leaders of Florida, who have contributed to the growth and reputation of Florida. They are fiercely loyal to the State of Florida, which they adore and in which they work and raise their families. They proudly declare to others “Florida is my home and I love it!” To commemorate such Floridians, Trustees of I Am Florida Foundation, Inc and the South Florida Host, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce annually nominates distinguished leaders as Guardians of Florida. For full details about the Guardians of Florida and I Am Florida Foundation, Inc., go to www.iamflorida.org

The 2011 Guardians of Florida honorees are: Frank T. Brogan, Chancellor of the State University System of Florida; C. Thomas Gallagher, Florida CFO and Insurance Commissioner (Retired); Al Lamberti, Sheriff, Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO); Walter “Clyde” Orange, Grammy Award Winner, Co-founder of “The Commodore;” and Cynthia S. Peterson, Executive Vice President, Broward County Medical Association.

The inaugural awards ceremony, which is open to the public, is hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the October 28th Board of Trustee Luncheon at the Embassy Suites-Fort Lauderdale. At a cost of $50 per guest ($35 for GFLCC members), individuals can share in this historic event. To reserve your place, log on to www.iamflorida.org/nominees For additional information about the Guardians of Florida Distinguished Leadership Awards, please contact info@iamflorida.com