11th Annual Polaris Star Awards Ceremony

9907 Universal Boulevard,Orlando FL 32819

26 January, 2022

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11th Annual Polaris Star Awards Ceremony This award was named after the Polaris Star, also known as the North Star, and is what slaves used to find their way north to freedom along the Underground Railroad. This award is given to the modern-day abolitionists in our communities who are leading the fight against human trafficking in their profession and/or sphere of influence. 2021 Awardees: • Catalyst Award - Representative Jackie Toledo - FL House • College Intern Champion – Dr. Cory Watkins, UCF Criminal Justice • Community Advocate Leader - Amy O'Rourke, FREE Network • Educational Experience Specialist – Sandy Fink, Seminole County Schools • Faith Community Leader – Dr. David Swanson, First Presbyterian Church • Governmental Individual of the Yr - Traci Mayfield, Seminole County Sheriff • High School Educator – Dr. Jordan Rodriguez, Seminole HS • Higher Education Partner - Dr. Jeff Goltz, Valencia College • Hospitality Industry Leader - Dean Youcheng Wang, UCF Rosen College • Law Enforcement - Detective Joseph Scaramucci, McClellan CSO , Texas • Legal Advocate - Dani Pinter, NCOSE Attorney • Lifetime Achievement Award – James Seay, Holland & Knight Law • Mental Health - Christy Leigh Jordan, LMHC • Non-Governmental Leader – Jan Edwards , Paving The Way Foundation • Survivor Leader - Dr. Marianne Thomas, One More Child • Victim Advocate - Katie O'Rourke, FL Attorney General's Office • Volunteer of Year - RET Coporal Alan Wilkett, Pasco County SO • William Wilber Force Award - Congresswoman Ann Wagner, Missouri