Next week, Cox will host the Okaloosa County Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville. You can learn more below, and we hope you can join us in celebrating these 37 outstanding students.
What: Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards - Okaloosa County
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, check-in/reception at 3:00 p.m., Awards Ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Northwest Florida State College – Student Services Center, 100 E. College Boulevard, Building 400, Niceville, FL 32578
Why: The students were chosen by a committee of leaders at their school to honor their resilience in the face of adversity. Whether they have overcome the loss of a family member, medical issue, difficult family situation or other hardship, they did so with a positive attitude while continuing to encourage and inspire others around them. The Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards program began more than 30 years ago in New Orleans, Louisiana. The program has expanded to other Cox markets across the southeast and has recognized more than 5,000 Cox Inspirational Student Heroes.
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