Hats Off Host Committee
The 2025 HONA Host Committee is proud to be led by
Committee Chair Peter Cruise of Florida Atlantic University and
Emcee Bill Bone of Larmoyeux & Bone, PL.
The HONA Host Committee
The Hats Off Nonprofit Awards (HONA) promotional and fundraising success is led by a collaborative team of professionals and volunteers from our expansive Community Circle. The event’s Host Committee consists of the Honorary Chair(s), Committee Chair, Nonprofits First staff, and community leaders invested in the work of Nonprofits First and Palm Beach County’s most important causes.
Peter Cruise
Committee Chair
Florida Atlantic University
Bill Bone
Emcee
Larmoyeux & Bone, PL
2025 Host Committee Members:
- Colette Beland, Palm Beach Special Events
- Checree Bryant, Actuate Consulting
- Jessica Cecere, Nonprofit Consultant
- Trudy Crowetz, Nonprofits First
- Philip DiComo, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P.A.
- Kathleen Hillman, Retired
- Laureen Hunter, Touchstone Webb Realty Company
- David Lyons, Retired
- Claudia Mariaca, Nonprofits First
- Mark Montgomery, Marsh & McLennan Agency
- Christine Raymond, Extraordinary Charities
- Riley Remington, Nonprofits First
- Jennifer Sardone-Shiner, JSS Marketing and PR
- Virginia Savietto, Palm Beach County School Board
- Diane Smith, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
- Concetta Theros, Valley Bank
- Aquannette Thomas, Valley Bank
Hats Off Nonprofit Awards proceeds benefit Nonprofits First programs, setting the standard for causes to achieve positive community change through Accreditation, Education and Professional Development, Leadership Training and Growth, and Management Support Services. No refunds will be issued.
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Thank You to Our Hats Off Nonprofit Awards 2025 Sponsors

Cultural Council

Nason Yeager

iThink Financial

PBS South Florida

Toshiba Business Solutions