FLORIDA TODAY Citizen of the Year finalists share passion for children, helping hungry
Bob Barnes, founder of Aspiration Academy and founder of The Children’s Hunger Project is one of three finalists in the FLORIDA TODAY Citizen of the Year portion of this year’s Volunteer Recognition Awards (VRA).
The other two finalists are Michael Cadore and Marcus Ingeldsen. According to Barnes, both Mr. Cadore and Mr. Ingeldsen are terrific representatives of what makes Brevard County great, and each is worthy of the award.
Mr. Cadore is well-known for his work with young people on the field and in the classroom with coaching and mentoring.
Mr. Ingeldsen is admired for his work with Habitat for Humanity, Space Coast Discovery, and other nonprofits.
The choice by FLORIDA TODAY will be announced Thursday evening at the annual VRA banquet at Eastern Florida State University.
Click here to read the background on all three finalists for Citizen of the Year in this year’s FLORIDA TODAY Volunteer Recognition Awards.
