Awards & Recognition

Since its founding in 2006, BRACE has become the single most recognized organization in the United States by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Individual and Community Preparedness Awards program. The efforts of BRACE have been recognized with FEMA’s John D. Solomon Preparedness Award, the organizations highest recognition for work to prepare the nation. Other categories of recognition have included:

- Awareness to Action
- Promising Partnerships
- Outstanding Achievements in Youth Preparedness
- Preparing the Public
- Outstanding Citizen Corps
- Preparing the Whole Community

Notable Awards

  • 2022-2023 - "AmeriCorps Encore Cogeneration Serving Together"

  • 2017 - "Awareness to Action Award"

  • 2017 - "Preparing the Whole Community" Honorable Mention

  • 2016 - "Preparing the Whole Community" - Honorable Mention

  • 2016 - "Awareness to Action" - Honorable Mention

  • 2015 - "Preparing the Whole Community" - Honorable Mention

  • 2014 - "Outstanding Youth Preparedness Initiatives" - Honorable Mention

  • 2012- "John D. Solomon Preparedness Award" (highest award through the program)

  • 2011 - "Promising Partnerships Award"

Volunteer Recognition

BRACE is also proud to recognize our volunteer’s achievements

Florida CERT Association - 2023 Florida CERT Member of the Year

Awarded To: DR. SAM MATHEWS
Presented to a CERT volunteer for outstanding contribution to their CERT program and community as an unpaid program manager, instructor, team leader or general volunteer.

Florida CERT Association - 2022 Silver Star Award

Awarded To: BILL MARVEL
Presented to an individual in Florida whose dedicated, unselfish and enthusiastic service has contributed to the growth and development of the CERT and Emergency Management communities.