SAGE AWARDS
10:30 a.m. Brunch
The Frances Langford Theater at the Kane Center
Tickets: $125
A Hybrid Event: In-person seating for Nominees and two guests. All other ticket holders will attend virtually.
Congratulations to the 2020-21 Sage Award Nominees!

*Photo taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honorary Chairman and Keynote Speaker
Honorary Chairman
H. William Lichtenberger
H. William Lichtenberger received the Charlie Kane Award in 2018.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mark Brody
President and Founder of Brain Matters Research
“Getting Close to a Cure for Alzheimer’s”
Brain Matters Research is one of the largest Alzheimer’s disease clinical research facilities in the country.
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.
2020 Sage Award Honorees & Nominees
Charlie Kane Award Honorees
Dr. Linda Kardos and Dr. Howard Robbins
Dr. Linda S. Kardos and Dr. Howard Robbins have been pillars of the medical community, providing thorough, thoughtful medical care and leadership in Stuart for over 30 years. Outside their busy internal medicine practice, they dedicate their time, treasure and expertise to many local charitable organizations.
Robert Benson
Sue DeNike
Rachelle "Rocky" Grady
Dan Mackin
Karlette Peck
Claire Siefker
LaVaughn Tilton (Posthumous)
Lee Borellis
Kevin Donahue
Ann Jackson
Eileen Morris
Dorothy Scotto
Ellyn Stevenson
Chairman's Award
William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust
The William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust has been honored with the 2020 Chairman's Award for fulfilling the legacy of a long-time philanthropic couple from Stuart, Florida by supporting nonprofit organizations providing services for education, the environment, medical needs, the underprivileged and other charitable purposes.
Dr. LaBarbara Chenault
Pat Garrett
Belinda Lowe
Richard Otten
Alice Shann
Nancyann Taylor
Sean M. Todd

Chairman's Award
John P. (Jack) Forde, received the 2019 Chairman's Award for giving so freely of his business acumen and strong belief in giving back to the community.
Human Services Award
Mary Kay Buckeridge, received a 2019 Sage Award for Human Services for making a significant difference in the lives of the populations that Helping People Succeed serves. Her guidance in policy issues, long term planning and fund raising has been critical to the growth of Helping People Succeed.
Health Science and Medicine Award
Helen Cook, won a 2019 Sage Award for Health Science and Medicine for pouring her knowledge, experience and love into the lives of patients of Treasure Coast Hospice.
Professional Service Award
Don Cuozzo, won a 2019 Sage Award in Professional Service for continuing his 35 year as a profesional planner by serving the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) which keeps the waterways on the entire east coast of Florida environmentally safe for all of us to enjoy.
Education Award
Jane Ditmars, received a 2019 Sage Award for Education for continuing her lifelong passion of enabling people to live up to their full potential by serving as a volunteer tutor at Hope Rural School and the KinDoo Family Center.
Arts and Culture Award
Dr. John Enyart received a 2019 Sage Award in Arts and Culture for his enormous impact on the lives of hundreds of young people as a distinguished music educator..
Community Service Award
Bette Evans received a 2019 Sage Award in Community Service in recognition of more than three decades as a dedicated volunteer and advocate for the Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce and the greater Hobe Sound community.
Remarkable Caregiver Award
Diane Gracyk received a 2019 Sage Award in the Remarkable Caregiver category for introducing life-changing caregiver support and training to fellow family caregivers in her community.
Military and Veterans Service Award
Bob Schneider received a 2019 Sage Award for Military and Veterans Service for his collaboration with the Salvation Army, VFW and the American Legion to provide hot, fresh, nutritious meals to homeless veterans.
Faith-Based Service Award
Dr. Al Warren received a 2019 Sage Award for Faith-Based Service for providing thousands of people on the Treasure Coast with low cost or no cost dental care which is not covered by insurance, Medicaid or Medicare.