SECO Energy Foundation Named Corporate Partner of the Year

SECO Energy is proud to announce that the SECO Energy Foundation was recently named Corporate Partner of the Year at the Community Foundation of Ocala/Marion County Inspire Gala. The event, held on May 2, brought together figures in the philanthropic space, including nonprofit leaders and notable community members serving Marion County. The fourth annual Inspire Gala was held at the Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala. 

The Inspire Gala serves as an award ceremony highlighting individuals and organizations that have positively impacted local communities in the Ocala/Marion County area. The evening recognized the shared purpose of all attendees and emphasized collaboration among local nonprofits. 

Following the event, the SECO Energy Foundation’s Executive Director, Mariah Delgado, stated, “The recognition from our community partners in Ocala/Marion County reflects the incredible work happening across our communities. I am humbled each day by the generosity of SECO Energy members, hundreds of thousands who round up their bills each month and donate to the Foundation. We’re proud to support our nonprofit partners and the meaningful work they do every day.”

“Congratulations to the SECO Energy Foundation on being named Corporate Partner of the Year by the Community Foundation of Ocala/Marion County Inspire Gala,” said Curtis Wynn, Chief Executive Officer of SECO Energy. “When the SECO Board of Trustees approved launching the Foundation in 2023, we knew how important this was for our communities, and we’ve seen great support from our members who make all of this possible. The Foundation continues to demonstrate its impact and its commitment to giving back to those in need.”

The SECO Energy Foundation is dedicated to uplifting and strengthening communities across SECO Energy’s service areas, including Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, and Sumter Counties. Through grants and partnerships, we provide critical support to a wide variety of local nonprofits. Recognized as a corporate partner, the SECO Energy Foundation continues its mission to work with organizations that promise brighter futures for those in local communities.

For more information about the SECO Energy Foundation and its community efforts, visit SECOFoundation.org.