2025 News Service of Florida Above and Beyond Awards

The 2025 News Service of Florida Above and Beyond Awards gala is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Doubletree Tallahassee, 101 S. Adams Street, Tallahassee. Flagler Cares CEO Carrie Baird is among this year’s honorees. The keynote speakers are Shevaun Harris, Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration, and Rep. Allison Tant, the Minority (Democratic) Deputy Whip of the Florida House of Representatives. The event is emceed by Senior NSF Writer Dara Kam. The honorees represent a kaleidoscope of energy and industry – and a powerful model for change. They bring new perspectives to sectors as diverse as broadcast journalism, real estate, higher education, social services and lobbying. Whether bolstering research, modernizing healthcare or keeping communities informed, this year’s honorees are undeniably making the Sunshine State a more dynamic and prosperous place.