SCOPE announces 2015 Boundary Crosser award recipient

SCOPE board chair Rob Lane announced that Carolyn Johnson will be honored as the 2015 Boundary Crosser.

The award recognizes members of the community who personify the SCOPE mission to connect and inspire citizens to create a better community by connecting people across boundary lines that traditionally divide community. She has served to unite the community as a civic leader, educator, businesswoman, fundraiser and philanthropist.

 “Carolyn Johnson’s service to our community in so many areas exemplifies what the Boundary Crosser Award is all about,” said Tom Tryon, SCOPE incoming board chair in a release. 

Johnson has been involved locally through the Ringling College of Art and Design, Planned Parenthood of Southwest Florida, Big brothers and Big Sisters.

“Carolyn has invested her time, energy and talents on a broad range of community based initiatives and programs, connecting issues, people and service to enhance the quality of life in Sarasota. We are looking forward to honoring her accomplishments at our Annual Celebration in September,” said John McCarthy, executive director of SCOPE in a release. 

Johnson will be honored and presented with the award at the SCOPE annual Celebration Sept. 8. Past Boundary Crosser honorees include Cathy Layton, Sandra Terry, Christine Jennings, Dr. Larry Thompson, Diane McFarlin, Pam Truitt, Dan Bailey, Isabel Norton, C.J. Fishman, Bob Richardson and Syd Adler.