The Boca Raton Historical Society (BRHS) and The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum proudly announce the distinguished honorees of the 2025 Walk of Recognition, a special Centennial Edition honoring 25 Luminaries of the 2000s — leaders whose vision, generosity, creativity, and community stewardship shaped Boca Raton at the dawn of its second century.

In celebration of the City’s 100th anniversary and The Addison’s centennial, this year’s program expands beyond its traditional slate of honorees. The 2025 class will be recognized together on an all-new Centennial Plaque, a permanent tribute that highlights the early 2000s as one of Boca Raton’s most defining eras of growth, innovation, and civic impact. The plaque will join the iconic Walk of Recognition installations at Mizner Plaza, home to the granite stars supported by longtime sponsors Marta and Jim Batmasian.

Honoring 25 Luminaries Who Shaped Modern Boca Raton

Selected for their extraordinary contributions across education, health care, culture, civic leadership, business, philanthropy, and community service, the 2025 Walk of Recognition honorees are:

• Kathy & Paul Adkins
• Angelo Bianco
• Barbara Cambia
• Mary Csar
• Robin Deyo
• Jerry Fedele
• Summer Faerman
• Susan Gillis
• Dan Guin & Jane Tyree
• Dean Michael Horswell, PhD
• Mark Larkin
• Zoe Lanham
• Troy McLellan
• George Petrocelli
• Gary Peters
• Dr. Jon Robertson
• Charlotte & Morris Robinson
• Carrie Rubin
• Michelle Rubin
• The Rev. Andrew Sherman
• Tim Snow
• Marie Speed

“These honorees exemplify the leadership, service, and passion that define Boca Raton,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of BRHS. “As the city transitions into its next century, the Walk of Recognition celebrates the individuals and institutions who laid the foundation for its success — those who inspired progress, strengthened neighborhoods, elevated our cultural life, and ensured that Boca remains a vibrant, caring community.”

A Centennial Celebration at The Addison

The 29th Annual Walk of Recognition Ceremony & Reception will be held:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:00 p.m.
The Addison
2 East Camino Real, Boca Raton
Tickets: $125 | BocaHistory.org

Guests will enjoy an elegant evening celebrating the honorees, the unveiling of the new Centennial Plaque, and the rich history that continues to shape Boca Raton’s future. The event is one of the culminating cultural moments of the city’s Centennial Year.

About the Walk of Recognition

Established in 1997, the Walk of Recognition honors individuals and organizations whose service and generosity have significantly enhanced the community. Honorees are traditionally memorialized with engraved granite stars in Mizner Plaza at Royal Palm Place. The Centennial class marks the first time a collective plaque will be added to the installation, symbolizing the transformative spirit of the 2000s.

About The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, home of the Boca Raton Historical Society, is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories that define Boca Raton’s past and guide its future. The museum is open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Historic Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Highway.