2/5/26 – 2026 Community Champions Breakfast & Awards
December 15th, 2025
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
The Event Center at Holy Trinity, Port Charlotte, FL
Recognizing employers and educational institutions that expand access to opportunity for residents and strengthen workforce pathways. Tickets and nominations are open now.
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2026 Community Champions Nominations – Now Open!
Nominate a Community Champion: Employer or Educational Institution Leader
The Gulf Coast Partnership is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Community Champions Awards—honoring outstanding employers and educational institutions that are opening doors for those who need it most.
Each year, we recognize leaders who are transforming lives by expanding access to employment, education, and skill-building opportunities for homeless, formerly homeless, and extremely low-income individuals, Veterans, and at-risk youth in Charlotte County. Whether through job training, supported employment, internships, apprenticeships, or innovative educational programs, these champions are helping individuals move from surviving to thriving.
🗓️ Save the Date:
On February 5, 2026, business, nonprofit, and government leaders will gather to celebrate the incredible people and organizations who are building a more inclusive, resilient workforce—one opportunity at a time.
📣 Nominate an Employer or Educational Leader Today
Help us spotlight those who demonstrate bold leadership, compassion, and a commitment to creating life-changing pathways to stability.
