GIVING BACK: State Rep. Jervonte Edmonds, Suits for Seniors founder, right, and 10th anniversary keynote speaker Ricky Wade. PHOTO COURTESY OF SUITS FOR SENIORS

West Palm Beach – Local businessman Ricky Wade reminded his audience that success means not only achieving, but also reaching back and lifting others, in delivering keynote remarks during the 10th annual Suits For Seniors Scholarship Breakfast & Awards, Saturday at the West Palm Beach Marriott.

Suits For Seniors, a nonprofit launchpad for leaders founded by state Rep. Jervonte Edmonds, provides readiness training, and clothing in which to exhibit it, while creating pipelines from classroom to college to career.

The annual scholarship awards event celebrates the brilliance and promise of graduating seniors as they prepare for the next chapter.

Among the 2025 honorees recognized for academic achievement, service and commitment to personal growth were:

Alumni of the Year – Officer Ralph Faustin

Champion for Youth Empowerment – HCA Healthcare for transformative contributions to youth and building brighter futures.

Lifetime Impact – Bill Robins of the Leo Rosner Foundation for a lifetime of commitment to education and investing in the next generation.

Impact Partner Award – Charles Keys of Valley National Bank for being powerful partners in our mission and helping us expand our reach.

Heart of Service – Keva AndersonKonsker for unmatched dedication to empowering our students and our organization through volunteerism.

The event awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships to outstanding students and partners.

Each student walked away with a brand-new laptop, a $1,000 scholarship, and the tools to rise and thrive.

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