White Rose Tribute Event
March 27, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Winter Park Events Center
2025 Honoree, Mark Brewer
CEO of the Central Florida Foundation
2025 Honorees:
Mark Brewer and the Central Florida Foundation
The White Rose Tribute Event, now in its 37th year, is a cornerstone of the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida’s mission to build a just and caring community free from antisemitism, prejudice, and bigotry. This annual event celebrates visionary leaders whose actions and commitments reflect the principles of inclusivity, respect, and moral courage exemplified by the White Rose resistance group—a student-led movement that opposed Nazi tyranny during World War II.
Named in honor of the Center’s founder, the Tess Wise White Rose Award recognizes individuals and organizations whose dedication to justice and equality actively contributes to building a society free from all forms of hate. Honorees embody the Center’s mission by promoting education and fostering unity and understanding in Central Florida.
Proceeds from the event directly support the Holocaust Center’s educational and memory-keeping initiatives, which use the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire people of all ages to stand against hate, challenge prejudice, and create a more inclusive world. Through this tribute, we honor the past while empowering future generations to shape a brighter future.
Event Details
Location
Winter Park Events Center
1050 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Date & Time
Thursday | March 27, 2025
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Co-Chairs
Marshall Schirtzer, Community Leader
Susan Arkin, HMREC Board Member
Sponsorship Levels
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$2,250
4 Tickets
Featured on website
Name in printed invitation
Name on screen at White Rose event
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$3,500
6 Tickets
Featured in event program
Featured on website
Name in printed invitation
Branded social media (group post)
Logo on screen at White Rose event
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$5,000
8 Tickets
Featured in event program
Featured on website
Name in printed invitation
Single branded social media
Logo on screen at White Rose event
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$10,000
10 Tickets
Featured in event program
Featured on website
Name in printed invitation
2 branded social media
Logo on screen at White Rose event
Branding on online auction
Single tickets available | $350 per person
How to Purchase
Online Payments
Donations to the Holocaust Center are eligible for matching funds through the United Arts Collaborative Campaign!
This campaign now includes the charitable portion of ticket purchases for special events, such as the White Rose Tribute Event. To have the charitable part of your sponsorship matched by United Arts, you can pay the Holocaust Center directly for the event costs of your guests (valued at $200 per person) and contribute the remaining amount to United Arts through the Collaborative Campaign.
Pay by Check
The Holocaust Center is happy to accept payment via check. Please make your check payable to the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida.
Checks can be mailed to:
851 N Maitland Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
Pay by Invoice
To pay by invoice, please email us.
About the Honoree
Mark Brewer and the Central Florida Foundation are deserving honorees, recognized for their unwavering dedication to leveraging philanthropy to address critical challenges and improve the quality of life in Central Florida.
Since 2000, Mark has led the Foundation, earning respect for building impactful community partnerships and guiding individuals, families, and organizations in creating philanthropy plans and sustainable funding strategies. As the region's community foundation, the Central Florida Foundation manages charitable funds, fosters strategic grantmaking, and leads collaborations to tackle issues like homelessness, economic instability, and community resilience. With initiatives such as Rally: The Social Enterprise Accelerator and 100 Women Strong, the Foundation exemplifies leadership in driving meaningful change, while Mark’s national recognition as a thought leader and advisor highlights his role in fostering innovation and growth across the philanthropic and economic landscape.
2024 Honorees: Jonathan & Nancy Wolf
Tess Wise White Rose Past Honorees
2024 | Jonathan & Nancy Wolf
2023 | Tony Jenkins
2022 | Dr. Rita Bornstein
2021 | The Massey Family
2020 | Mayor Jerry L. Demings
2019 | Joanie Holzer Schirm
2018 | Jeffrey Miller & Ted Maines
2017 | Mayor Buddy Dyer
2016 | Valeria & Jim Shapiro
2015 | Susan & Gordon Arkin
2014 | Harris Rosen
2013 | Helen Greenspun
2012 | Dr. Richard Lapchick
2011 | Dr. Ron Blocker
2010 | Governor Bob Graham
2009 | Rita & John Lowndes
2008 | Alexis & Jim Pugh
2007 | Harriett & Hy Lake
2006 | Tess & Abe Wise2005 | Marilyn & Sig Goldman
2004 | Suntrust Bank, Central Florida
2003 | Judy Albertson
2002 | Joe R. Lee
2001 | Elie Wiesel
2000 | 20 Year Anniversary Celebration – Dreamers
1999 | Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation
1998 | Holocaust Survivors
1997 | Henri Landwirth & Give Kids The World
1996 | Tom Werner
1995 | University of Central Florida
1994 | Junior League of Greater Orlando
1993 | Commissioner Linda Chapin
1992 | Scholars
1991 | Dr. James Schott
1990 | Dr. Paul C. Gianini
1989 | Charlie Reese