September 15, 2023 - 6:30 pm -9:30 pm
Recognizing that tomorrow’s history is being made today, the Beaches Museum has announced the extraordinary individuals selected to be recognized at its Beach Legends Gala, Friday, September 15 at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse.
6:30: Cocktails
7:30: Dinner & Program
Attire: Cocktail
“An annual gala has been part of our organization since it’s inception. But this year marks the 10th year of honoring Beach Legends.” says co-chair Leslee Burch. “Honoring these history-makers is right in line with our mission and we are proud of its success!”
The 2023 Honorees are:
Clare Berry’s life work is seemingly to make people feel welcome in our community. From being one of our area’s top REALTORS to her decades of service to THE PLAYERS Championship through the Player Services, PR and Admissions Committees, Clare helps everyone from new homeowners to internationally known golfers feel right at home. Her generosity of time, talent and treasure to organizations such as the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, BEAM, Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach, and Audubon Eagle Watchers helps make our community a better place for all.
Joe Mitrick spent his career focused on the health of our community. As a leader in the Baptist Health system, Joe made his most notable mark on our area as the CEO of Baptist Medical Center-Beaches. Leading during a time of tremendous expansion in the health care offerings for our community, Joe was also an engaged and active leader at the beaches through the JAX Chamber-Beaches Division, Mission House, Exchange Club and more.
Coach George Paugh is a true waterman. Countless kids across our community learned how to swim from him at the Beaches Aquatic Club with hundreds more learning how to be Junior Lifeguards under his leadership and commitment to the Volunteer Life Saving Corps since 1964. During his tenure at Fletcher High School, Coach Paugh was a fixture alongside the pool or the wrestling mat as a quiet leader in the swimming, diving and wrestling programs at the school.
For information on sponsorship and auction donations, use the links below or contact Chris Hoffman at director@beachesmuseum.org or by calling 904-241-5657 x 113.
BUY TICKETS
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Walter & Helen Dickinson*
Landmark Sponsor
Maxwell & Edna Dickinson*
Preservation Sponsors
Baptist Medical Center—Beaches
Hillegass, Chepenik & Hood, CPAs
Florida Blue
Stoneburner Berry Purcell & Campbell, P.A.
Margie Horvath
Katie LeMaster & Family
Jerry & Susan Miller
Jack & Lori Schmidt
Rob & EJ Taylor and Family
Berry & Co. Real Estate*
Florida Women’s Law Group
Monument Sponsors
Smooth Moves, Inc.
Palm Realty Group
Fleet Landing
Cornelius Construction
Buehler Air Conditioning
Eileen & Mike Grebe
Edgewater Home Team Powered by eXp Realty
Ponte Vedra Title, LLC
Icon Sponsors
Angie’s Subs*
Auld & White Constructors, LLC
Beaches Museum Board of Directors
John G. Bordelon & Gerry Williamson
Dr. Randy & Lisa Hayes
Hastings & Jacqueline Williams
Chris & Jackie Rooney*
Jim & Tay Cooper*
Bob & Suzanne Taylor
Sam & Tracey Veal*
William & Marie Lynch*
Frank & Mary Watson*
Doc & Tamara Renuart
Swindell, Bohn, Durden & Phillips, PL
Law Office of Sharon Strayer Learch PA
Ron May & Susan Hartman, Financial Advisors of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
HFG Wealth Advisors
Fisher Tousey
Susan L. Hartman, Esquire
Malcolm & Kathy Marvin*
Beach Legends Alumni
- Randy & Ava Wainwright
- Jay McGarvey
Media Sponsor
The Beaches Leader and Ponte Vedra Leader
In-Kind Sponsors
MorganMackenzie Design
Entertainment & Productions
Deanne Dunlop Photography
Atlantic Video Productions
Pam Almand–The Captain’s Voice
Thank you to our past Beach Legends Honorees (*) for your sponsorship!