Our Fund Foundation and Bank of America Private Bank celebrated the Fifth Annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards at Broward Center for the Performing Arts on February 3. The event recognized the exceptional contributions made by the lGBTQ+ community in philanthropy, volunteerism, and emerging leadership. Honorees and guests enjoyed a cocktail reception prior to the ceremony, followed by a thought-provoking discussion with this year's guest speaker, Hannah Kanstroom, Senior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist at Bank of America Private Bank. The evening culminated in the acknowledgment of the 2024 Class of South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy awardees. This year's awardees included Michael Kalb for the Philanthropist of the Year award, Niki Lopez for the Commitment to a Cause Award, FLoatarama for the Next Generation of Philanthropy Award, and Larry Hyer for the Dick Schwarz Award for Lifetime Achievement. Our Fund is one of the largest legacy-giving nonprofits in America. It promotes philanthropy, manages enduring investments, and conducts impactful grant-making to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people in South Florida. Here are some of the moments of this year’s Awards. #Queer Up South Florida & Florida