Hats Off Host Committee

The 2026 HONA Host Committee is proud to be led by
Committee Co-Chairs Peter Cruise of Florida Atlantic University & Diane Smith of Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office with Emcee Bill Bone of Bill Bone Law Group.

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 Co-Chairs, Nonprofits First staff, and community leaders invested in the work of Nonprofits First and Palm Beach County’s most important causes.

Peter Cruise
Committee Co-Chair
Florida Atlantic University

Diane Smith
Committee Co-Chair
Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office

Bill Bone
Emcee
Bill Bone Law Group

2026 Host Committee Members:

Colette Beland, Palm Beach Special Events
Jessica Cecere, Nonprofit Consultant
Trudy Crowetz, Nonprofits First
Philip DiComo, Nason Yeager Gerson Harris & Fumero, P.A.
David Lyons, Retired
Claudia Mariaca, Mariaca Investments

Mark Montgomery, Marsh & McLennan Agency
Christine Raymond, Extraordinary Charities
Jennifer Sardone-Shiner, JSS Marketing and PR
Virginia Savietto, Palm Beach County School Board
Aquannette Thomas, Valley Bank

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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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