ANGARI Foundation Honored as Small Nonprofit of the Year at 8th Annual Hats Off Awards

West Palm Beach, Florida (November 8, 2024) ─ ANGARI Foundation received its first-ever Hats Off Nonprofit Award for Small Nonprofit of the Year. Nonprofits First presented the award to ANGARI at the 8th Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards reception and ceremony, held at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, October 30.

The annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards celebrates dedicated nonprofit organizations, staff, and volunteers in Palm Beach County who are committed to making a positive impact in the community. The awards showcase nonprofits across 14 categories, with one honoree recognized in each category.

“This recognition by Nonprofits First is a testament to our dedication to advancing marine science education through our diverse and immersive programs and research initiatives,” said Angela Rosenberg, president of ANGARI Foundation. “We look forward to continuing this important work to invest in future generations of scientists, to share our marine environment with others, and to bring awareness of the importance of ocean conservation.”

Since its founding in 2016, ANGARI Foundation has advanced STEM education and ocean conservation across South Florida, reaching more than 55,000 people through community events, conferences, and films. The Foundation creates immersive programs that engage both children and adults, such as their Lagoon Drift Card Study and Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks program. Through these efforts, ANGARI has fostered greater community awareness and participation in ocean research.

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About ANGARI Foundation
ANGARI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation established in 2016 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Foundation is dedicated to creating a global community that is interested, knowledgeable, and invested in marine and environmental sciences by directly supporting research initiatives that foster a greater trust and dialogue between scientists and the public. ANGARI Foundation uses innovative technology, film, and other media to raise awareness and strengthen science education. Many of the Foundation’s primary initiatives involve R/V ANGARI, a 65-foot vessel that serves as an exceptional research and education platform.

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