countdown to the 2023 polar plunge is on!
countdown to the 2023 polar plunge is on!
Since 2000, Samuel's House has held its “Women of Integrity and Men of Valor” dinner to honor individuals and organizations that have generously given their time, energy, resources and talents to the community and who help make the world a better place.
This year we are proud to honor these incredible individuals (to be announced soon) on Thursday, March 30th, 2023
6:00 pm at the Marriott Beachside Hotel.
𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚 𝑀𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛
𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒
𝐷𝑟. 𝐽𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝐺𝑢𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑎, 𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑟
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑡𝑠
𝐶ℎ𝑢𝑐𝑘 𝐿𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑠-𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑛
𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑛’𝑠 𝐴𝑑𝑣𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒
𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝐸𝑙𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎
𝐽𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙
𝑃𝑎𝑢𝑙 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎
𝐻𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑛
𝐷𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑙𝑒 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑦
𝐿𝑎𝑤 𝐸𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚 𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑅𝑎𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑛
𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒
𝐾𝑖𝑟𝑏𝑦 & 𝐵𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑡 𝑀𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠
𝑂𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦
𝐽𝑖𝑚 𝑆𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑙
𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒
2000
Phyllis Allen Education
Wilhelmina Harvey Overall Community
Anne McKee The Arts
Mary Joubert Healthcare
Carol Cianciolo Children
Dorothy Sherman The Homeless
Mary Spottswood Posthumous
Meredith Higgs Posthumous
2001
Meril McCoy Overall Community
Sarah Fowler The Homeless
Judge Ruth Becker Judicial
Kathy Greenwood Healthcare
Dee Von Quirolo Environment
Alice Calleja Education
Emily Boyd Lowe The Arts
Alyson King Children
Joan Knight Posthumous
2002
Gina Soos Overall Community
Robin Kaplan The Arts
Molly Ersay Healthcare
Edith Amsterdam Children
Frannie Herrin Education
Jody Thomas Environment
Anita Brackett The Homeless
Judge Sandy Taylor Judicial
Carmen Turner Public Service
2003
Rosemary Vukas Children
Andrea Spottswood Overall Community
Nancy Klingener Environment
Debbie Barsell The Homeless
Sally Lewis Public Service
Nora Revelin Education
Theresa Westerfield Elder Care
Rosemary Enright The Arts
Sandy Higgs Healthcare
Lynn Vantrigilia The Arts
Luana Richardson Posthumous
2004
Gretchen Williams Overall Community
Vicki Weeks Social Justice
Donna Dan Faith Based
LillianVan Hest The Arts
Ruth Ann Jatzen The Arts
RaiEtte Avael Children
Linda Marston Education
Nancy Cooper The Homeless
Judge Susan Vernon Judicial
Beth Oropeza Healthcare
2005
Phyllis Allen Education
Wilhelmina Harvey Overall Community
Anne McKee The Arts
Mary Joubert Healthcare
Carol Cianciolo Children
Dorothy Sherman The Homeless
Mary Spottswood Posthumous
Meredith Higgs Posthumous
2006
Ed Block Overall Community
Joan Higgs Healthcare
Rev. Stephen Braddock The Homeless
Dean Walters The Arts
Angelia McClain The Homeless
Morgan McPherson Hurricane Relief
Dr. Suzanna May Hurricane Relief
William Stafford Children
2007
Sheriff Rick Roth Overall Community
Mona Santiago Philanthropy
Bill Spottswood Philanthropy
Louie & Christina Scaramuzzi The Homeless
Zachary & Mary Bentley The Homeless
Jay Gogin The Arts
Jimmy Wray The Arts
Paula Ciavolina Children
Kenny Knowles Children
Rev. & Mrs. B.J. Hicks Faith Based
2008
Joyce Stahl Overall Community
Murray & Pitza Steller Philanthropy
Pritam Singh Philanthropy
Gail Lima The Homeless
Scott Montgomery The Homeless
Dennis Henize Environment
Melody Cooper The Arts
Frances England Children
Cindy McNight Humanitarian
Mark Todaro Humanitarian
Sheila Rowan Posthumous
2012
Sunny Booker Children’s Advocacy
Craig Cates Homeless Advocacy
Mary Lou Hoover Women’s Advocacy
Tom Lavender Philanthropy
Dr. Robert Loeffler Humanitarian
Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Magby Faith Based
Mike Mongo Social Advocacy
Tom Oosterhoudt The Media
Carolyn Sullivan Philanthropy
Greg Sullivan Overall Community
2013
Michael Behmke Children
Roberta Deriero Overall Community
Gilda Fernandez Humanitarian
Sho Lichtenstein Altruistic Charity
Howard Livingston Philanthropy
Barbara McConagha Women’s Advocacy
Sheriff Rick Ramsey Overall Community
Diane Schmit Philanthropy
Rev. Steve Torrence Social Advocacy
Rev. Ruben Velaso Faith Based
2014
John Anderson Children’s Advocacy
Dianna Sutton Overall Community
Christopher Elwell The Arts
Doria Goodrich Philanthropy
Carrie Groomes Education
Estrella “Star” Norris Children’s Healthcare
Dr. Darel Pruett Humanitarian
Rev. Darryl Robinson Faith Based
Edward Toppino Philanthropy
George Toppino Philanthropy
Frank Toppino Philanthropy
Robert Walker Posthumous
2015
Michelle Anderson Children’s Advocate
Ann Domenech Faith Based
Honorable Mark Jones Judicial
Roland & Kim Flowers Volunteers
Albert Gonzalez Philanthropy
Chief Donnie Lee Law Enforcement
Dawn Martin Humanitarian
David & Angie Rose Education
Major Tommy Taylor Law Enforcement
Julie & Albert Waters Overall Community
2016
Kate Miano Overall Community
Joel Meisel Philanthropy
Tom Luna Social Services
Sydney Hamilton Children/Cancer Foundation
Deglys Chavarria Law Enforcement
David Horan Humanitarian
George Fernandez Philanthropy
Esther Tupino Social Services
Michael Ingram Overall Community
Lynda & Bob Frechette Performing Arts
2017
Edward Swift III Affordable Housing
Heather Carruthers Public Service
Honorable Peary Fowler Judicial
Michael Knowles Children’s Services
Anh Spagnolo Altruistic
Charlene Nguyen Altruistic
Rick Lopez Overall Community
Joyce Benavides Children Service
Elena Spottswood Philanthropy
Tom Callahan Humanitarian
Dr. Bruce Boros Medical Services
Sue Barroso Faith Based
2018
Bill Becker Radio Voice
Dianna Sutton Overall Community
Cheryl Cates Overall Community
Dr. Julie Ann Floyd Medical Service
Helen Garcia Samuel’s House Board
Rev. Terri Hill Faith Based
Danny & Maura Hughes Circle of Heroes
Insurance Care Direct Circle of Heroes
Dr. John Norris Medical Services
Skipper Kripitz The Arts
Robert Spottswood Circle of Heroes
Clif Taylor Circle of Heroes
John Trovato Circle of Heroes
2019
David Wolkowsky Posthumous
Dianna Sutton Overall Community
Jodyrae Campbell The Arts
Cindy Livingston Philanthropy
John Correa Faith Based
Captain JR Torres Law Enforcement
Maureen Dunleavy Mental Health Services
Alan Beaubien Overall Community
Penny Leto The Arts
Bobby Nesbitt The Arts
2020
Christopher Rounds Children’s Advocate
Judge Bonnie Helms Judicial
Lt Joseph Tripp Law Enforcement
Rick Klyczek, Tom Thumb Philanthropy
Speed on the Water Philanthropy
Virginia Panico Overall Community
Jack Niles Athletic Advocate
Key West Cares Hurricane Relief
Phil Amsterdam Overall Community
Shawn Montgomery The Arts
2022
Comm Michelle Coldiron Public Service
Dr. Jonathan Gueverra Education
Fran Decker The Arts
Chuck Licis-Masson Children’s Advocate
Holly Elomina Judicial
Paul Menta Humanitarian
Danyle Gray Law Enforcement
Comm Holly Raschein Public Service
Kirby & Britt Myers Overall Community
Jim Scholl Public Service
Photos of the Women of Integrity, Men of Valor 2022 gala held on March 31, 2022, courtesy of Orion Photogenics