Nathaniel Nat Glover, former Jacksonville sheriff and president of Edward Waters College, will receive the top honor at the 2021 OneJax Humanitarian Awards.
At an April 15 virtual ceremony, Glover will receive the Gold Medallion for Lifetime Achievement from OneJax, a nonprofit interfaith organization that promotes racial, religious and cultural tolerance in Northeast Florida.
Glover was sheriff from 1993 to 2003 the first African American elected in Florida since the Reconstruction era and president of historically black EWC from 2010 to 2018. In addition to his professional career, he continues to be involved in community service activities.
The Humanitarian Awards honor those who have demonstrated the highest level of personal and professional integrity, have given generously and extensively to the community and have been dedicated to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups in the community, according to OneJax.
10:10 AM EST Share Nathaniel Glover, Martin Goetz and Robert and Margaret Hill will be recognized April 15 at a virtual ceremony.
OneJax, an institute of the University of North Florida, announced the recipients of its 2021 Humanitarian Awards.
Honorees will be recognized April 15 at a virtual event.
Nathaniel “Nat” Glover, former Duval County Sheriff and former president of Edward Waters College, will receive the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award.
A Silver Medallion Award will be presented to Martin Goetz, CEO of River Garden Senior Services.
Robert and Margaret Hill also will receive a Silver Medallion. Robert Hill is a former CEO and vice chair of Acosta Sales and Marketing Co. and Margaret Hill is a community volunteer.
Patient Safety Movement Foundation Announces Winners of 2020 Humanitarian Awards
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF), a global non-profit committed to achieving zero preventable patient deaths by 2030, announced the winners of its 2020 Humanitarian Awards at a virtual ceremony on February 8, 2021. The recipients included Steve Burrows, Vonda Vaden Bates, Marty Hatlie and Barb Pelletreau. Each year the Humanitarian Awards recognize leaders who have made significant progress in the last year eliminating or raising awareness of preventable patient deaths.
“To achieve our goal of zero preventable patient deaths by 2030, it is critical to unify people and collectively improve patient safety across the globe,” said David B. Mayer, MD, CEO of Patient Safety Movement Foundation. “We are pleased to honor each of these individuals for their remarkable efforts to spread public awareness of this important issue and improve the patient experience for everyone.”
Title: Victor Trammell for Your Black World | Photo credits: Amy Sussman/Inivision/AP
Tyler Perry (pictured) will soon be able to add “Oscar winner” to his already illustrious biography.
The beloved billionaire entertainment mogul will receive one of two Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards during this year’s telecast airing on April 25 on ABC, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced on Thursday (Jan. 14).
“Tyler’s cultural influence extends far beyond his work as a filmmaker. He has quietly and steadily focused on humanitarian and social justice causes from the beginning of his career, caring for people who are most often ignored,” said Academy President