❇️ Leaders & Heroes | CityClips #417

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Featured

Leaders & Heroes. We hear that Tallahassee Chamber’s Leadership Tallahassee is is one of the best ways to connect with community leaders. The nomination for the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards is currently open, but only until the end of the month. Speaking of leaders, what about recognition of heroes? In Pensacola, a fisherman ingeniously utilized his drone to rescue a young girl.


Quick Summary

For the 417th issue, here’s what’s up:

  • Awards: Nominations Open

  • Heroes: Fisherman’s Drone Rescue

  • Featured: Strategic Health Insurance Consultants

  • Networking + Business Events

AWARDS

TLH LEADERS

Image Source: Leadership Tallahassee

🥰 Submit your nomination for the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards. | Leadership Tallahassee

  • Leadership Tallahassee upholds the tradition of honoring excellence in business, professional, and community leadership through the Distinguished Leadership Awards. This initiative supports the Youth Leadership Tallahassee program.

  • Save the date for the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards. This event will take place on Thursday, September 25th at Dunlap Champions Club Ballroom.

  • Nomination deadline is on June 30th. Fill this form to nominate a deserving leader. 🗳️


🏆 Three Award Categories for Nomination:


🌟 Leader of the Year

  • Presented to a person whose ideas, vision, and hard work have brought meaningful, tangible benefits to the community over the last year. Such work could include a focus on a particular initiative or project that enhanced the quality of life of the residents of Tallahassee.


🌟 Leadership Pacesetter Award

  • This person is setting an example for others by actively participating in community leadership roles and producing tangible results – as a relatively newcomer to Tallahassee, or at a relatively young age (under 50). Those with fewer than 10 years of community engagement can qualify for this award.


🌟 Servant Leadership Award

  • This person has shown steady leadership within the community and has started to produce outcomes that extend beyond just one area of focus, merging initiatives in both business and non-profit sectors. Those who have been engaged in community activities for 10 to 25 years qualify for this award.

HEROES

FISHERMAN’S DRONE

Image Source: Pensacola and the Gulf Life via FB

A Pensacola fisherman uses a drone to rescue a young girl from drowning. | Fox10

  • Pensacola angler Andrew Smith was preparing to use his drone for shark fishing near Fort Pickens Beach when he noticed a teenage girl fighting against a rip current.

  • Smith came up with a brilliant idea. He picked up one of the flotation devices lying around the beach, connected it to his SwellPro drone, and sent it flying to the girl who was becoming increasingly tired by the moment. 👏

  • He mentioned that drones could be the future of water rescues, and EMS has inquired about how his drone operates, considering the possibility of investing in their own. ⛑️

  • Smith shared that he has a seizure disorder, which poses risks when he is fishing on the water, yet he never imagined that his abilities would enable him to save a life.

  • To honor his heroic actions, Swellpro presented Smith with their newest model, the Fisherman FD2 drone, at no cost. | DroneXL

FEATURED

Image Source: Strategic Health Insurance Consultants

Strategic Health Insurance Consultants

🤔 FAQ: What does health insurance not cover?

What’s not covered depends on the specific plan you choose. Some plans might provide a broader scope of coverage compared to others. However, here’s a list of common services that are often excluded from health insurance plans:

  • Cosmetic surgeries  

  • Elective procedures  

  • Beauty treatments  

  • Off-label prescriptions  

  • Unapproved medical care  

  • Experimental treatments


💡 It's important to inquire about the health insurance plan coverage to make sure it suits your needs. If you currently have a plan, you should be able to find your Summary of Benefits Coverage (SBC), which outlines the care and services included in your plan and what is excluded.


📧 For more info, contact Managing-Owner & Consultant Scott Fenstermaker at scott@strategic-healthinsurance.com. Scott’s expertise is your greatest benefit. He has extensive knowledge in navigating the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Marketplace, and the Medicare Advantage sector.

EVENTS

NETWORKING + BUSINESS

Image Source: Creators INC

Tuesday, June 17

  • Beyond the Basics - Strategic Planning by Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday, June 17 | 8 AM | Courtyard by Marriott North, 1972 Raymond Diehl Rd. | Free for Members, $15 for Non-Members Register


Wednesday, June 18

  • Professional Development Series: Free Online Training Courses by Chamber of Commerce | Wednesday, June 18 | 8 AM | Online | Free


Thursday, June 26

  • Optimizing Business Processes: Promoting Efficiency and Cost Savings by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, June 26 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register

  • The Economic Club of Florida Presents Lamar Taylor, CIO of the Florida State Board of Administration | Thursday, June 26 | 11:30 AM | FSU Alumni Center, 1030 W Tennessee St. | Virtual Registration, Onsite Registration


Thursday to Friday, June 26 to 27

  • Featured Event: 2025 Creator Summit: Digital Media Con by Creators INC | Thursday to Friday, June 26 to 27 | Tickets Sponsorship

    • Youth All-Access Pass (Ages 8–17): Free; Student All-Access Pass (FSU, FAMU, TSC): $20; General: $50

    • Thursday, June 26: Venue is at Pedros, 750 Apalachee Pkwy. | 4 PM

    • Friday, June 27: Venue is at Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | 6 PM


Tuesday to Wednesday, July 15 to 16

  • 2025 Annual UPHS Conference for Nonprofit Management & Leadership | Tuesday to Wednesday, July 15 to 16 | 4 PM | $135 for UPHS Members, $200 for Non-UPHS Members Register


Thursday, July 17

  • Minimizing Business Risks and Threats by Capital City Chamber | Thursday, July 17 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register

  • The Economic Club of Florida Presents Jackie Benson, VP of Corporate & Investment Banking at Wells Fargo | Thursday, July 17 | 11:30 AM | FSU Alumni Center, 1030 W Tennessee St. | Virtual Registration (coming soon), Onsite Registration

UPCOMING

Stay tuned for the newest episode of CityClips Live. You can still catch our latest weekly session on LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube powered by JH Creative. Got questions? We would love to hear from you!


- Team CityClips (editors@cityclips.net)

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