WEST PALM BEACH, FL-(March 24, 2025) Impact the Palm Beaches will present FPL Women in Philanthropy on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach. This event will recognize five NextEra Energy/Florida Power & Light Company leaders for their philanthropic work in Arts & Culture, Environment, Family, Health & Wellness, and Education.
“This event is particularly special to us because it highlights our commitment to the communities we serve, especially here in Palm Beach County, which we call home,” said Grace Kurian, 2025 co-president of Impact the Palm Beaches and FPL vice president of information technology. “We are thrilled to honor these remarkable women for their outstanding philanthropic contributions and their dedication to making a positive impact in their communities. Their efforts exemplify our core values and our commitment to community service.”
Impact the Palm Beaches will celebrate Vernique Williams, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Erin Westberg, Jennifer Herron, and Natasha Zbib, who continually give their time, talent, and treasure in order to make a positive impact on the lives of others in our community.
“FPL is dedicated to the well-being of this community, as is Impact the Palm Beaches,” said Lisa Johnson, 2025 co-president of Impact the Palm Beaches. “We are honored to have FPL’s continued support and look forward to celebrating just a few of the exceptional women of NextEra Energy/FPL who exemplify giving back.”
This special evening will also be an opportunity for Impact the Palm Beaches to announce the local nonprofit finalists for the $100,000 Impact Grants to be awarded at the 10th Annual Impact Awards Celebration on April 30, along with its final grant pool amounts and membership roster.
For more information about Impact the Palm Beaches, events, and how to become a member, visit Impactpalmbeaches.org or email [email protected].
Impact 100 is a worldwide organization with more than 70 chapters and steadily growing. Their motto is “One Woman, One Meeting, One Vote.” It is designed for women who wish to find an efficient and collaborative means of creating transformational change in their community. Women can become as involved as they want to in the process.
The Town of Palm Beach United Way is the fiscal agent of Impact the Palm Beaches.
Impact the Palm Beaches will host its 10th Annual Impact Awards Celebration on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. To learn more, visit Impactpalmbeaches.org.