Pictured: Jessica Braemer (center) with Dr. Helene Lotman (left) and SRQ Magazine Managing Editor, Barbie Heit. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan.

Each year, SRQ Media invites the community to nominate individuals with hearts of giving who have made a significant impact with local nonprofit organizations — from volunteers and board members to individual staff members and donors. This year, attendees were thrilled to be together as we recognized our annual Good Hero Philanthropic Award recipients at the SB2: Philanthropic Agenda Luncheon and Good Hero Philanthropic Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, March 7th at Michael’s on East in Sarasota. We are happy to feature each of the ten honorees in our Wednesday Philanthropic edition of SRQ Daily.

Today we recognize Jessica Braemer, Sarasota and Manatee County Partnership Manager at Better Together. Jessica is an individual with a long history of working in the nonprofit sector. She helped grow her organization 417% in two years across three counties. According to her colleagues, "Jessica is an invaluable and passionate advocate for children and families across Sarasota and Manatee counties. She exemplifies all of Better Together’s core values, is an asset to the organization, and a gift to all who know her. She leads the nonprofit in developing relationships and bringing life-changing programs to families across the region." Jessica Braemer is truly a Good Hero in our community!

Pictured: Jessica Braemer (center) with Dr. Helene Lotman (left) and SRQ Magazine Managing Editor, Barbie Heit. Photo by Wyatt Kostygan.