SAGE AWARDS
5 PM
Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club, Palm City
Please join us as we honor eight remarkable seniors who continue to make extraordinary contributions to our community.
Online registration has closed for this event. For more information about tickets, please call 772-223-7803.
Honorary Chairman
John Loewenberg
Guest Emcee
Robert Lord, Jr.
Guest Speaker
Christian J. Camargo, MD
Assistant Professor, Division Cognitive Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Update on Alzheimer’s Research and “The Khatib Project”
Conducted in partnership with the Joseph C. & Ann S. Day Medical Center, at the Kane Center
Proceeds from the Sage Awards will benefit the charitable work of the Council on Aging of Martin County, which includes Meals on Wheels, a therapeutic Adult Day Club, the Joseph C. & Ann S. Day Medical Center, geriatric care management and caregiver support.
2022 Sage Award Honorees
Charlie Kane Award
Joseph A. Catrambone
The 2022 Charlie Kane Award honoree is Joseph “Joe” A. Catrambone. Joe is a mainstay of Martin County. He has served as the President and CEO of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce for 33 years. As the leader of the county’s largest Chamber of Commerce, Joe’s influence and impact on the fabric of our community is unmistakable. Advocacy, steadfast community involvement, inspiring leadership … these are all qualities exemplified by the 2022 Charlie Kane Award honoree, Joe Catrambone.
Chairman's Award
Reverend Jerry Gore
The 2022 Chairman’s Award honoree is Reverend Jerry Gore. As Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God In Christ of Stuart, he is an ardent man of faith and a true believer in the power of lifting up those around him. His motto is “Each one, reach one, teach one.” He offers inspiration through his words, and creates resounding positive impact with his actions. “NEVER GIVE UP,” says the 2022 Chairman’s Award honoree, Jerry Gore.
Arts & Culture
Mallo Bisset
Mallo Bisset is an award-winning artist, successful entrepreneur and local philanthropic legend. Mallo, along with her daughter Alex, own Red Barn Furniture, established in 1988. But Mallo is best known for her participation in and support of many local organizations. After over 34 years in Martin County, she has left her mark! The number of nonprofits Mallo’s generosity has touched and uplifted is too great to list, but it cements what we all know … her passion to help her community knows no bounds.
Military & Veterans Support
Maura Farrell Miller, PhD
Maura Farrell Miller, PhD, APRN, GNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, ACHPN is passionate about the profession of nursing and lifelong learning. She believes nursing is an art and a science grounded in a transcultural, caring philosophy where all aspects of the person are respected and nurtured. Dr. Miller is a shining example of what it means to live a mission-driven life. Her innovative approach to veteran-centric hospice and mental health care has enriched the lives of hundreds of our nation’s heroes. Her commitment to education means that her legacy will live on.
Health Science & Medicine
Dr. Mehdi Razavi and Mrs. Sandy Razavi
Dr. Mehdi Razavi, a retired cardiologist, and his wife Sandy, a retired nurse, are two dedicated medical professionals who donate their time, talent and treasures to Volunteers in Medicine Clinic. The Razavis are a dynamic duo and have been leaders in their communities and professions for over 50 years. The Razavis’ passion for helping others energizes everything they do. Listening, being caring and supportive, and making the world a better place—this is the Razavis in a nutshell.
Education
Thelma Washington
Thelma Washington is one of Martin County’s greatest champions of early childhood education. Since 1994 Thelma has been at the helm of Gertrude Walden Child Care Center. She is a figurehead in the community, particularly in under-served neighborhoods, and a strong proponent of community enrichment through collective service to one another. Education is her passion and calling, but Thelma is a resource for anyone who comes to her door in need of help. She exemplifies what it means to be a community leader making a positive impact on the world around her.
Community Service
Helen McBride
A fixture of local government meetings and key community events, Helen McBride is a vocal advocate for Martin County’s quality of life and citizens of every background—especially working families, marginalized communities, and children in need. A natural leader, Helen holds the room in rapture when she rises to speak on county, city and school issues. Helen is an invaluable voice for the citizens of Stuart and Martin County.
Chairman's Award
William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust, received the 2020-21 Chairman's Award for fulfilling the legacy of a long-time philanthropic couple from Stuart by supporting education, the environment, medical needs and the underprivileged in our community.
Arts & Culture Award
Dan Mackin, received a 2020-21 Sage Award for Arts & Cutlure for his outstanding enrichment of the cultural fabric of South Florida and beyond.
Health Science & Medicine Award
Karlette Peck, MPHS, PA, won a 2020-21 Sage Award for Health Science & Medicine for her unwavering passion for public health, global health, health equity, and community partnerships that create structural social change.
Education Award
Claire Siefker, won a 2020-21 Sage Award in Education for her life work dedicated to helping those most in need of compassion.
Remarkable Caregiver Award
Ellyn Stevenson, received a 2020-21 Sage Award in the Remarkable Caregiver category for being a source of encouragement for every caregiver she encounters, offering camaraderie, strength and a sense of humor.
Community Service Award (Posthumous)
The late LaVaughn Tilton was honored with a 2020-21 Sage Award in Community Service for being one of the Treasure Coast's most successful and ardent child welfare advocates.
Gytha Von Aldenbruck, from Hutchinson Island, won a Sage Award in Community Service for her unwaivering commitment to multiple organizations across the Treasure Coast including Treasure Coast Hospice, Memory Bridge, Alzheimer's Community Care, the American Cancer Society, the Arts Council on Martin County and Martin County Community Foundation.
Dale M. Hudson, from Stuart, received a Sage Award in Faith-Based Service. For 23 years Dale has served as the chairman of Mary's Kitchen - an outreach mission of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Through his devotion to this mission, over 200,000 meals have been served to the hungry and homeless living in our midst.
Dr. Reza Khatib, from Palm City, received a Sage Award in Healthcare & Health Services. Dr. Khatib is a retired neurosurgeon who continues to pursue his passions through far-reaching philanthropic work. He endows chairs and professorships in Neurological Surgery and Oncology at four U.S. universities. He was instrumental in the opening of the first hospice in Iran in 2017. And, he created the Khatib Bridge and Education Center here in Stuart.
Dr. Barbara Bush, from Stuart, received a Sage Award in Healthcare & Health Services. Dr. Bush has continued her 39 years of volunteering with the Martin Health Auxiliary well into her retirement, logging 18,450 hours of service. Whether in a leadership role or helping patients through the No One Dies Alone Program, she's known for her remarkable dedication to health care.
Irwin Stovroff, from Boca Raton, won a Sage Award in Human Services for founding Vets Helping Heroes at the age of 84, which underwrites service dogs for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. The organization has provided service dogs for more than 300 veterans. Well into his 90s, Irwin continues as President of Vets Helping Heroes.
Dr. David L. Anderson, from Port Salerno, won a Sage Award in Professional Services for his lifelong commitment to improve the quality of education for all students in Martin County. At the age of 71, he was the longest sitting School Board member in the State of Florida. He is one of the county's best known educators and the namesake for our newest middle school in Martin County.
