Local Environmental Champions to be Recognized at Environmental Stewardship Awards

Honoring individuals and organizations for their environmental leadership, impact and dedication to Martin County

Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi, Jennifer Stull-Wise, Tiffany Kincaid, Stacy Weller Ranieri

STUART, Fla. – In Martin County, environmental stewardship is not just an idea; it’s something people roll up their sleeves and act on every day.

From large-scale shoreline restorations and protecting local waterways, to innovative beautification projects, community education about ocean plastic pollution, and grassroots volunteers leading hands-on litter cleanups, the collective impact is both visible and inspiring. These efforts reflect a shared commitment to preserving the natural beauty and quality of life that define our community.

Keep Martin Beautiful will celebrate that impact by recognizing 28 outstanding nominees, including individuals, businesses, civic and youth groups, and government agencies, during its Environmental Stewardship Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Willoughby Golf Club.

“The Environmental Stewardship Awards highlight the many ways people come together to care for our community and natural resources,” said Jennifer Stull-Wise, Board Chair of Keep Martin Beautiful. “Each nomination tells a story of dedication, and the ceremony itself is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when community leaders, advocates, educators, students, volunteers, and local businesses come together to celebrate and protect the place we call home.”

Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi and Stacy Weller Ranieri, President of The Firefly Group, will once again serve as emcees, guiding the evening’s celebration and helping spotlight the stories behind each honoree.

“It’s an honor to once again be part of this incredible event,” said Ciampi. “Keep Martin Beautiful’s Environmental Stewardship Awards highlight the very best of our community - people and projects that are making a lasting difference in Martin County.”

Tickets are $175 each and available for purchase online at www.keepmartinbeautiful.org. Sponsorship opportunities remain available, and silent auction item donations are still being accepted.

Discounts are available for students, teachers, and nominees. Please contact Keep Martin Beautiful for the appropriate discount codes at 772-781-1222 or info@keepmartinbeautiful.org.

A complete list of this year’s Environmental Stewardship Award nominees, along with past award recipients, can be found at www.keepmartinbeautiful.org.

Keep Martin Beautiful is thankful for the generosity of this year’s sponsors: Patron Sponsors: Apogee, Ashley Capital, Easton St. Capital, The Frisbie Group, and WM; Steward Sponsors: Coastal Conservation Association Florida, Coastal Waste and Recycling, and Continental Shelf Associates, Storage Rentals of America; Sustainer Sponsors: Family Lands Remembered, Lucido & Associates, One Martin, RAM Realty Advisors, and Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation; and Supporter Sponsors: Abney + Abney Green Solutions, Circular Recycling, City of Stuart, Crary Buchanan, Ecological Associates, Hooks Construction, The Guardians of Martin County, Martin County Forever, and Shearwater Marine.

About Keep Martin Beautiful

Keep Martin Beautiful (KMB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization founded in 1994 as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. Its mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Martin County through litter prevention, the promotion of recycling, improvement of solid waste management practices, and beautification and community revitalization activities. KMB signature events and programs include the Environmental Stewardship Awards, the International Coastal Cleanup, the Great American Cleanup, the Adopt-A-Road and Adopt-A-Street programs, and other educational and outreach activities. Find KMB on Facebook at facebook.com/KeepMartinBeautiful, follow KMB on Instagram at instagram.com/KeepMartinBeautiful, visit KeepMartinBeautiful.org or call 772-781-1222.