On Oct. 26, Loggerhead Marinelife Center celebrated its Tenth Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon with Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® as the presenting sponsor. Featuring the Emmy award-winning television show host and conservationist Jeff Corwin as the special guest and keynote speaker, the event recognized businesses, non-profits and individuals who are leading the community in going ‘Blue’ and advancing ocean conservation. The Go Blue Awards is recognized as Florida’s preeminent ocean conservation awards event and brings together people from around the world who are leaders in environmental protection.
As a long-standing steadfast partner of Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition to supporting the luncheon, FPL announced the adoption of its second rescued sea turtle patient, Apollo.
Among the award winners was Jacquelyn Kingston, an FPL employee who received the Blue Friend of the Year Award. This award, which recognizes a person who has made significant contributions in marine conservation through work-related activities, was presented to Jacquelyn for her work in sea turtle conservation, environmental education and the implementation of the Responsible Pier Initiative at the Boynton Beach Inlet.
FPL’s Manatee Lagoon is a free, family-focused attraction that provides visitors engaging opportunities to learn about the threatened and unique Florida manatee and the Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem it inhabits. Based in West Palm Beach, Manatee Lagoon is uniquely situated along the Intracoastal Waterway where the warm-water outflows from the adjacent FPL Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center attract hundreds of manatees each year during the colder winter months, creating an opportunity for the public to learn more about these marine mammals and what is needed to protect their environment. The Center provides initiatives to expand environmental stewardship with a full roster of Lake Worth Lagoon-themed art classes, lagoon-front wellness classes, environmental lectures and Junior Aqua Labs. The 16,000-sq.-ft. center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, and is closed on major holidays. For more information, go to: VisitManateeLagoon.com.
Pictured, left to right: FPL Director of Public & Community Engagement Thomas Bean, NextEra Energy Vice President of Environmental Services Mike Sole, Loggerhead Marinelife Center President & CEO Jack Lighton, and FPL Senior Director of External Affairs Don Kiselewski attend Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) Tenth Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® was the luncheon’s Presenting Sponsor and NextEra Energy Vice President of Environmental Services Mike Sole introduced conservationist and keynote speaker Jeff Corwin.
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) employee Jacquelyn Kingston (center, blue dress) receives the Blue Friend of the Year Award at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) Tenth Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon presented by Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®. Kingston, accompanied by her family as pictured, was recognized for her work in sea turtle conservation, environmental education and the implementation of the Responsible Pier Initiative at the Boynton Beach Inlet. As Florida’s preeminent ocean conservation awards event, the luncheon brought together ocean heroes from around the world to meet and mingle, congratulate award recipients, and hear from Emmy award-winning television show host, conservationist and keynote speaker Jeff Corwin.
Conservationist and keynote speaker, Jeff Corwin, captivates the audience at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) Tenth Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon presented by Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®. As a long-standing steadfast partner of LMC, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is committed to supporting LMC’s work as an environmental steward, making Florida a better place to live and inspiring communities to preserve the environment for future generations. In addition to supporting the luncheon, FPL announced the adoption of its second rescued sea turtle patient, Apollo.
NextEra Energy Vice President of Environmental Services Mike Sole speaks at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) Tenth Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon presented by Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®. As a long-standing steadfast partner of LMC, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is committed to supporting LMC’s work as an environmental steward, making Florida a better place to live and inspiring communities to preserve and protect the environment for future generations. In addition to supporting the luncheon, FPL announced the adoption of its second rescued sea turtle patient, Apollo.
Pictured, left to right: Go Blue Awards Luncheon co-founders Pete and Lynne Wells and NextEra Energy Vice President of Environmental Services Mike Sole at Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) Tenth Annual Go Blue Awards Luncheon presented by Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center®. As a long-standing steadfast partner of LMC, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is committed to supporting LMC’s work as an environmental steward, making Florida a better place to live and inspiring communities to preserve and protect the environment for future generations. In addition to supporting the luncheon, FPL announced the adoption of its second rescued sea turtle patient, Apollo.
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