The Northeast Florida Regional Council announced the winners of the 2025 Northeast Florida Regional Leadership Awards on Dec. 15.
The organization presents the awards annually to recognize “extraordinary people, projects, and partnerships shaping a stronger, more vibrant Northeast Florida.”
A ceremony to celebrate the award recipients is scheduled for noon, Jan. 8, at WJCT Public Media, 100 Festival Park Ave. in Jacksonville.
The event is anchored by the Regional Leadership Award, given to a person who exemplifies service to the community and commitment to regionalism. The 2025 recipient is The Rev. Allison DeFoor of the North Florida Land Trust.
Other 2025 award winners by category:
• Cultural & Historic Preservation: Community Planning Collaborative for the Durkeeville Revitalization Study.
• Economic Development: Putnam County Chamber of Commerce.
• Environmental Stewardship: Flagler County acquisition and management of environmentally sensitive lands.
• Healthcare Emergency Preparedness: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville flood mitigation project.
• Planning & Growth Management: Nassau County Vision 2050.
• Public Safety: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Training Facility.
• Quality of Life: Baker County Community Organizations Active in Disaster.
• Resiliency: City of Fernandina Beach adaptation plan.
• Tourism: Clay County Tourism Wheel the World.