SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Florida Local Government Information Systems Association (FLGISA) is proud to recognize and support the next generation of innovators.
Our members continue to drive meaningful progress across local government organizations throughout the state, and we are excited to invest in the future leaders who will carry that work forward.

The FLGISA is pleased to offer 22 scholarships of $1,500 each to exceptional students pursuing higher education.

Eligibility
These scholarships are available to children of FLGISA member agency employees who are either:
• High school seniors entering college in Fall or
• Currently enrolled undergraduate students.

The scholarship application period is now closed for 2026. The 2026 scholarship award winners are listed below.

The next scholarship application window will open in February 2027!

We are pleased to announce the winners of the FLGISA 2026 Scholarship Awards!

Northwest District Scholarship Awards:
Levarius M. McClure, II, St. John Paul Catholic High School

Northeast District Scholarship Awards:
Neela Evans, Gainesville High School
Bryce Berrier, Atlantic Coast High School
Che Kelly, Jr., East Lake High School

Central West District Scholarship Awards:
Corisa Kenyon, Hernando High School
Meghan Gowen, Hudson High School
Jocelyn Zumwalt, Florida State University

Central East District Scholarship Awards:
Alysha Williams, Edgewater High School
Jake Cavill, Sebastian River High School
Cheyenne Akins, Boyce College & Southern Seminary

Southwest District Scholarship Awards:
Kane Ryan, Pine View High School
Kate Curulla, Palmetto High School
Dennis Simpson, Riverview High School

Southeast District Scholarship Awards:
Sophie Rodriguez, Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Andrew Moses, J.P. Taravella High School
Justin Lopez, Marathon High School

Executive Board Scholarship Awards:
Mason Ashby, Jupiter Community High School
Matthew Keelin, Pembroke Pines Charter High School
Samantha Warman, QI Roberts Jr. Sr. High School
Sophia Ellison, Judson College

President Scholarship Awards:
Rhys Bogdon, University of Florida
Iain Dimech, University of Florida

Technology Achievement Awards

The FLGISA Technology Achievement Award program is an award presented by the FLGISA President, with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors at the annual meeting during the last year of the President’s tenure in office. The purpose of this award is to recognize both leadership (technical and/or organizational) and innovation in a community within the FLGISA membership. The FLGISA Technology Achievement Award is awarded every year.

2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (View Previous Year Here)

Service Awards

Each year at the FLGISA Annual Conference, the FLGISA recognizes individuals and member agencies for their dedicated support to the association. Thank you for the continued support of the association!

2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (View Previous Year Here)

RECOGNIZED BUT NOT PICTURED:

30 Year Individual Service, Jerome Kaszubowski, Highland County Clerk
20 Year Agency Service, Alachua County Property Appraiser
20 Year Agency Service, Collier County Clerk of Court
20 Year Agency Service, Delray Beach
20 Year Agency Service, North Lauderdale
15 Year Individual Service, Greg Whidden, Deland
15 Year Individual Service, Brad Schuette, Punta Gorda
10 Year Individual Service, James Hicks, New Smyrna Beach Utilities
10 Year Individual Service, Humberto Martinez, Sunny Isles Beach
10 Year Individual Service, Willie Holland, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
10 Year Agency Service, Charlotte County Clerk of Court
10 Year Agency Service, Coral Springs
10 Year Agency Service, Fernandina Beach
10 Year Agency Service, Miramar
10 Year Agency Service, Pinecrest
10 Year Agency Service, Port Orange
10 Year Agency Service, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
10 Year Agency Service, Tarpon Springs