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| Celebrating the best and brightest. Woke up to a beautiful Monday morning, and Nole Nation is thrilled with FSU Men’s Baseball advancing to the Super Regional after a comeback win. In today’s issue, we’re giving a huge shout-out to all the finalists and winners of scholarships from the Best & Brightest Awards. Also, the youngest student in FAMU history has successfully graduated with a degree in Biology. Talent lives here. ✨
Quick SummaryFor the 407th issue, here’s what’s up: Event Recap: Best & Brightest Awards In the Spotlight: FAMU Graduate | Curtis Lawrence III CityClips Live Recap: Domi’s Board | Jake + David Featured: Strategic Health Insurance Consultants | Owner Networking + Business Events
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| | EVENT RECAP BEST & BRIGHTEST |
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| | 👏 The Best & Brightest Awards presented by Envision Credit Union. | World Class Schools Established in 2006 by Ron Sachs of Sachs Media, the Best & Brightest Awards aim to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding high school seniors in Leon County. Unlike typical scholarship programs, these awards consider more than just GPA. The diverse categories of the awards enable students who shine in specific areas to be recognized for their commitment and effort. Additionally, there is a strong focus on community service and civic responsibility. The scholarship initiative is a collaboration among the public and private schools in the Leon County area, Sachs Media, Envision Credit Union, Tallahassee Democrat, and World Class Schools of Leon County. Since the inception of the Best & Brightest Awards, a total of 2,716 deserving high school seniors and 655 eighth graders from Leon County have received more than $958,000 in cash scholarships. Major scholarships for seniors are given to three countywide winners across 15 distinct categories: $1,500 for first-place winners, $750 for runners-up, and $500 for those receiving honorable mentions. Additionally, the program provides $100 cash scholarships to all school-based winners, thanks to Envision Credit Union, the program’s main sponsor. | World Class Schools “Twenty years ago, we created this community recognition awards program to recognize stellar Leon County students who have demonstrated great accomplishment both in the classroom and in service within the community,” said Ron Sachs, Chairman of Sachs Media and founder and sponsor of the Best & Brightest Awards. “These outstanding young leaders are an inspiration to us all with their altruistic service.” Check out this year’s Winners and Finalists who have demonstrated their dedication and ability in a wide variety of disciplines. Also, Tal Dem highlighted that the First class continues to shine even 20 years after the launch of Best & Brightest. 🤩
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| | IN THE SPOTLIGHT CURTIS LAWRENCE III |
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| | 🎓 Curtis Lawrence III graduates after making FAMU history. | FAMU News Curtis Lawrence III was merely 16 years old when he first arrived at Florida A&M University in 2021, making history as the youngest student in his class. Four years later, he graduated at the age of 20 with a degree in Biology and a minor in Liberal Arts. Lawrence, a native of Washington, D.C., had already captured national attention by graduating high school at the age of 16 with over $1.6M in scholarships. His outstanding academic performance granted him access to more than 14 universities, including prestigious Ivy League institutions such as Harvard and Yale. 🎉 “What really made me want to come to FAMU was that, during my visit, I really felt comfortable and at home,” Lawrence said. “It was really important for me with being so young, going somewhere where I felt like I would fit in.” Lawrence is getting ready for his next academic journey at Villanova University. He is concentrating on his future in research, intending to become a professor and to invest in the next generation of thinkers just as FAMU invested in him. “FAMU really brought out the best in me. I’m leaving here as a much different person,” he said. “It pushed me past my comfort zone, and I gained so many new experiences. I’m glad I chose to come here; it is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.”
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| | CC LIVE RECAP JAKE + DAVID |
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| 🎙️ ICYMI, Julia recently had Domi’s Board Members on CityClips Live over the past few weeks.
Jake Kiker on CityClips Live Ep. 82. Jake Kiker is a Domi Board member, and the Partner and Shareholder from WilliamsGautier Law Firm. | CityClips Live Ep. 82 Here are the takeaways of his interview with Julia: Domi was established for three main purposes: fostering community, providing education, and supporting incubation. At present, Domi remains a home for upcoming businesses. With a decade of experience, it will keep refining and evaluating the needs of the community, responding to them in an innovative manner that evolves with the times. Jake encourages volunteering and taking action, letting Domi know the gaps or things that must be done. Become the change you wish to see in the community and be part of the solution.
David White on CityClips Live Ep. 84. David White is a Domi Board member, and the CFO and VP of Strategic Partnerships at LobbyTools, Inc. | CityClips Live Ep. 84 Here are the takeaways of his interview with Julia: The Domi experience has been incredibly rewarding, assisting individuals in navigating and resolving issues, uncertainty, fear, or avoidance. David is eager to contribute to the journey of supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. It is essential to recognize what you don't know and seek the right answers from appropriate sources, like Domi. When starting on a new venture, it's important to verify and validate the information you receive. Given the ever-changing landscape we live in, there's a wealth of information and advice that may be misleading or irrelevant to your unique circumstances. A positive mindset involves being receptive to guidance and feedback. Domi is an excellent venue for networking with individuals who possess business resources, experience, and expertise.
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| Strategic Health Insurance Consultants Strategic Health Insurance Consultants (SHIC) is committed to helping individuals make informed decisions about purchasing health insurance. They provide options for Individual, Group, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage plans.
About the Manager-Owner, Scott Fenstermaker | LI Scott brings more than thirty years of sales experience from various insurance companies, managing personal, business, home, auto, and health & life insurance, as well as, individual and group employee benefits. |
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