MELBOURNE, Fla. — Florida Tech Athletics has been named a finalist for the Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards in the Organization of the Year category, recognizing the department's sustained commitment to community service and its impact throughout Brevard County and the surrounding communities.

During the 2025–2026 reporting period, Florida Tech Athletics recorded 3,041.63 volunteer hours across its programs, reflecting the dedication of its scholar-athletes, coaches, and staff to giving back beyond the playing field.

Throughout the year, Florida Tech Athletics connects scholar-athletes with meaningful service opportunities that address local needs and support organizations making a difference in the community. These efforts include supporting youth development through sports camps, clinics, and school athletic programs, participating in educational outreach, and promoting environmental stewardship through beach and waterway cleanups.

The department also supports veterans through initiatives such as Melbourne Honor Flight and Veterans Welcome Home, while promoting inclusion and accessibility through autism-related programs and Down Syndrome Buddy Walk events. In addition, scholar-athletes participate in community health and wellness initiatives, volunteer at Homecoming stations, and assisting with other local outreach opportunities throughout the year.

Florida Tech Athletics helps address community needs while fostering leadership, teamwork, and a culture of service. These experiences allow scholar-athletes to use their time and talents to make a positive difference while representing Florida Tech with pride.

Being named a finalist for Organization of the Year showcases the collective efforts of the department's scholar-athletes, coaches, and staff, whose commitment to service extends beyond competition and into the communities they call home.
 
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Florida Today realizes the important role volunteers and non-profit organizations play in Brevard County. To recognize the countless hours and endless contributions individuals, businesses, and organizations give to our community, Florida Tech host the annual Volunteer Recognition Awards presented by Parrish Medical Center.

Each year, Florida Today honors an Organization of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year and Michael J Coleman Citizen of the Year Legacy Award. The public is invited to nominate candidates they believe epitomize the spirit of volunteerism and community service. The winners of the awards are chosen by an independent panel of judges from all nominations received.

The 2026 awards ceremony is scheduled for December 10, 2026, at the Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center at Eastern Florida State College. You can view official updates and announcements via Florida Today.

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