"This award is not mine alone," Erin McLeod said. "It reflects the dedication of everyone at Senior Friendship Centers and the rest of Southwest Florida community who work tirelessly to ensure that we build a society where everyone is seen, heard, and valued." Erin McLeod has dedicated two decades to supporting seniors throughout Southwest Florida. Senior Friendship Centers CEO and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Erin McLeod (front) is joined, from left, by Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert; Sarasota Chamber president Heather Kasten; Jennifer M. Pilate, certifying agent for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Program; and Felton Pilate, president of United Spirits Media Group. More than 150 local, regional, and state leaders turned out to honor Erin McLeod, including Sarasota City Mayor Liz Alpert, who proclaimed Aug. 14 as "Erin McLeod's Day"
