ABOUT THE PROGRAM
FLORIDA TODAY realizes the important role volunteers and non-profit organizations play in Brevard County. To recognize the countless hours and endless contributions individuals, businesses, and organizations give to our community, we host the annual FLORIDA TODAY Volunteer Recognition Awards presented by Parrish Medical Center.
Each year, FLORIDA TODAY honors an Organization of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year and Michael J Coleman Citizen of the Year Legacy Award. The public is invited to nominate candidates they believe epitomize the spirit of volunteerism and community service. The winners of the awards are chosen by an independent panel of judges from all nominations received.
2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center Eastern Florida State College Cocoa Campus
1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Reception: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Awards: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
*Invitation Only Event* You must be a finalist or invited guest to attend. All must RSVP by 12pm on December 1st.
For more information and details on sponsorships email jamie@the-jamagency.com
Nominate Today
Nominations are open now through 10/11/2026. The top 3 finalists in each category will be notified the week of November 3rd. They will be invited to attend an award ceremony, where one top finalist from each category will be named.