The 2015 Presidential Advocacy Awards were presented during the Graduation and Awards Luncheon. The Presidential Advocacy Award is given to Commissioners who go above and beyond in advocating for local governments during the legislative session. This year was a seminal year as our awardees made multiple trips to Tallahassee to fight for the counties priority issues and preserve homerule.
Congratulations to all of the award recipients!
The Presidential Advocacy Award is given annually to those county commissioners from around the state that who have shown exceptional leadership in partnering with FAC to advance the counties’ legislative agenda.
FAC 2015 Presidential Advocacy Award winners are:
Audrey Edmonson, Miami Dade County
Barbara Sharief, Broward County
Bill McClure, St. Johns County
Bill Truex, Charlotte County
Bryan Desloge, Leon County
Buddy Mansfield, DeSoto County
Charles Hines, Sarasota County
Chip LaMarca, Broward County
Christine Robinson, Sarasota County
Christopher Constance, Charlotte County
Doug Daniels, Volusia County
Doug Smith, Martin County
Fred Hawkins, Osceola County
Heather Carruthers, Monroe County
James Brooks, Highlands County
Jayer Williamson, Santa Rosa County
Jean Monestime, Miami-Dade County
John Haddox, Martin County
John Hall, Polk County
John Horan, Seminole County
Karson Turner, Hendry County
Kathy Bryant, Marion County
Lee Constantine, Seminole County
Lee Pinkoson, Alachua County
Martin Kiar, Broward County
Matthew Schellenberg, Duval County
Melissa McKinlay, Palm Beach County
Nathan Boyles, Okaloosa County
Peter O’Bryan, Indian River County
Priscilla Taylor, Palm Beach County
Ralph Thomas, Wakulla County
Ron Williams, Columbia County
Ronnie Moore, Madison County
Sally Heyman, Miami-Dade County
Scarlet Frisina, Columbia County
Shelley Vana, Palm Beach County
Sue Birge, Hardee County
Tod Mowery, St. Lucie County
Welton Cadwell, Lake County
For 85 years, the Florida Association of Counties has represented the diverse interests of Florida’s counties, emphasizing the importance of protecting home rule – the concept that government closest to the people governs best. The Florida Association of Counties helps counties effectively serve and represent Floridians by strengthening and preserving county home rule through advocacy, education and collaboration.
