FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc. is bringing back the glitz, glamour, elegance and disco music of famed Studio 54 in New York City during the Salah Foundation’s 2014 Profiles in Leadership Gala, presented by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Care Center and hosted by Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Spa, from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 11 at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, 2301 S.E. 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale.
The following Broward County business and community leaders will be honored:
David Armstrong, President, Broward College
Kelley Shanley, President / CEO, Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Andreas Ioannou, CEO, Orchestra Hotels & Resorts
Bob Moss, Chairman/CEO, Moss & Associates
Ginger Martin, President/CEO, American National Bank
These honorees are recognized for their leadership and innovation as well as their profound effect on the community. In addition, AutoNation will be recognized with the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award to celebrate their many years of service and commitment to the Broward community.
CBS-TV journalist Ted Scouten will emcee the event. Guests will enjoy a sumptuous dinner, an over-the-top live and silent auction, a special tribute to the honorees, dancing and entertainment and casino fun. The attire is black-tie optional.
Sean Dannelly, founding partner of Paladin Global Partners and LBF Board Chair, recently shared at a private honoree dinner, “These honorees are recognized for their leadership and innovation in their industries, building successful businesses and their profound effect on the community. We are proud to have them join the prestigious list of past honorees.”
The gala is co-chaired by Leadership Broward Foundation volunteers Michael Berry of Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Spa, Bob Birdsong of OK Generators, Andy Cagnetta of Transworld Business Advisors and Milin Espino of Memorial Healthcare System. Jessica Urbanski of IBERIABANK serves on the Foundation’s board of directors as Vice President of Special Events.
“We are so proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of such an outstanding group of business leaders,” said LBF Chief Executive Officer Laurie Sallarulo. “Each of these honorees has distinguished themselves as leaders in their industries and has used their leadership to enrich the community. We are also thrilled to honor AutoNation for their support of numerous organizations that help so many in Broward.”
Additional sponsors are Broward College, American National Bank, Memorial Healthcare System, Davis Electric Company, BankUnited, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Moss & Associates, Paladin Global Partners, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, IBERIABANK, Tripp Scott, Huizenga Family Foundation, Inc., Gray Robinson, Community Bank of Broward, JM Family Enterprises, Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, Wheelabrator Technologies, Transworld Business Advisors, Sun-Sentinel, Lifestyle Magazine Group, On The Ball Marketing, Digital Storyline and Pierson Grant Public Relations.
The annual Profiles in Leadership Gala is one of the best attended and widely recognized events of the season. Last year’s event was sold out with more than 475 guests. Guests will enjoy a sumptuous dinner, an over-the-top live and silent auction, a special tribute to the honorees, dancing and entertainment and casino fun. The attire is black-tie optional. Tickets are $300 per person for Leadership Broward Foundation active members; $550 for Leadership Broward Foundation couples; $325 per person for guests and non-members; and $200 for Emerge Broward members.
For sponsorship, tickets and more information, contact Patty Sacco at 954-767-8866 or patty@leadershipbroward.org.
About the Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc.
Proud if its 32 year history, Leadership Broward Foundation continues to provide premier leadership programs, services and initiatives that develop strong business and community leaders. These programs help young, emerging and established leaders expand their leadership skills and enhance their knowledge of local and state issues, as well as leverage their individual passion to make positive changes in our community. In addition, Leadership Broward Foundation offers companies and organizations leadership development services that help them grow and achieve greater success. For more information regarding any of the programs offered by the Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc. visit www.LeadershipBroward.org or call 954-767-8866.