2026 Climate Champions Award Ceremony

March 11, 2026 @ 11:00AM — 1:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

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Climate Champions Award Ceremony

The Climate Adaptation Center Inc. invites you to join us for the 4th Annual Climate Champions Awards, a signature event dedicated to honoring extraordinary individuals making a lasting impact in the field of climate adaptation. This much-anticipated celebration will take place on March 11, 2026, at the Michaels on East Ballroom in Sarasota, Florida, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Recognizing Our Climate Champions:

We proudly add new Climate Champs to the 11 Climate Champions whose sustained commitment and innovative contributions inspire hope and action for a resilient future. Their work embodies the spirit of progress and collaboration necessary to address our changing climate. The event’s highlight will be an Academy Awards-style ceremony, where each nominee is honored, culminating in the presentation of the coveted Beacon Crystal Lighthouse Statue to our winner, an enduring symbol of leadership and vision in climate adaptation.


A Festive and Inspirational Gathering:

Join us for a terrific luncheon featuring music, a fabulous meal, and an atmosphere brimming with celebration and inspiration. Connect with leading climate advocates, innovators, and community members who share a passion for creating positive change. This is more than an awards ceremony—it’s a community coming together to recognize, motivate, and celebrate the champions among us.


The Climate Adaptation Center is pleased to announce our third and final Climate Champion Nominee for 2026, Sara Kane, Sustainability and Resilience Manager for Sarasota County. Sara will be recognized at the 4th Annual Climate Champions Awards. You can read Sara's full story here.

Sara joins our other announced Climate Champion Nominees, Charlie Hunsicker, Director of Manatee County’s Natural Resources Department and F. John LaCivita, President and CEO of Willis A. Smith Construction. You can read Charlie's full story here and John's full story here.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

The Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation

WUSF

Sarasota Magazine

Tommy’s Express Car Wash

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation


Thank you to our Gold Sponsors

Willis Smith Construction


Thank you to our Silver Sponsors

Sweet Sparkman Architects



The Bay Sarasota


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Category 5 members receive VIP tickets for all conference events and receptions.

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The Climate Adaptation Center, Inc. is a Florida-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, donations to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. (CH66971)
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