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PHOTO GALLERY: SCOPE Boundary Crosser Award


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 26, 2014
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Members of the community were invited for the SCOPE Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award ceremony Thursday evening in the Michael’s On East ballroom. Every year SCOPE honors an individual who connects citizens across lines that traditionally divide community with the Boundary Crosser Award. This year’s recipient was Selby Botanical Gardens Board of Trustees Chairwoman, Cathy Layton for her impact in the community.

 

Former SCOPE Chairman, Dan Bailey served as the Emcee for the evening.
Former SCOPE Chairman, Dan Bailey served as the Emcee for the evening.
Linda Brase and Ann Kreul were in attendance Thursday evening to support Cathy Layton.
Linda Brase and Ann Kreul were in attendance Thursday evening to support Cathy Layton.
Selby Gardens Board of Trustees member Kelvin Cooper and Margie Cooper.
Selby Gardens Board of Trustees member Kelvin Cooper and Margie Cooper.
Florida Sen. Nancy Detert, Doug Kerr, GeeDee Kerr and past Boundary Crosser Award recipient Sandra Terry.
Florida Sen. Nancy Detert, Doug Kerr, GeeDee Kerr and past Boundary Crosser Award recipient Sandra Terry.
Ping Faulhaber with 2012 Boundary Crosser Award recipient and Ringling College president, Larry Thompson.
Ping Faulhaber with 2012 Boundary Crosser Award recipient and Ringling College president, Larry Thompson.
SCOPE chairman, Rob Jane greets guests and explains the importance of boundary crossers.
SCOPE chairman, Rob Jane greets guests and explains the importance of boundary crossers.
Past Boundary Crosser Award recipient Christine Jennings and 2014 honoree Cathy Layton.
Past Boundary Crosser Award recipient Christine Jennings and 2014 honoree Cathy Layton.
2014 honoree Cathy Layton addresses the audience after receiving the 2014 SCOPE Boundary Crosser Award.
2014 honoree Cathy Layton addresses the audience after receiving the 2014 SCOPE Boundary Crosser Award.
Selby Gardens Board of Trustees Chair, Cathy Layton is honored as the 2014 Boundary Crosser Award recipient.
Selby Gardens Board of Trustees Chair, Cathy Layton is honored as the 2014 Boundary Crosser Award recipient.
Selby Gardens Chief Development Officer, Ann Logan and George Augustin.
Selby Gardens Chief Development Officer, Ann Logan and George Augustin.
SCOPE Executive Director, John McCarthy addresses the audience at the Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award ceremony.
SCOPE Executive Director, John McCarthy addresses the audience at the Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award ceremony.
- Former county commissioner and Gulf Coast Foundation Director of Community Investment, Jon Thaxton with SCOPE Executive Director, John McCarthy.
- Former county commissioner and Gulf Coast Foundation Director of Community Investment, Jon Thaxton with SCOPE Executive Director, John McCarthy.

 

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