Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County’s
19th Annual International Automotive Excellence Gala:
A Resounding Success!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County’s 19th Annual International Automotive Excellence Gala: A Resounding Success!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is proud to report that our 19th Annual International Automotive Excellence Gala, held on Saturday, February 21st, at the newly reimagined Pier Sixty-Six, was a night to remember!
With Ed Morse Automotive Group as our esteemed Presenting Sponsor, the event brought together industry leaders for an evening of recognition, celebration, and philanthropy. Guests, dressed in their best gala attire, enjoyed a sophisticated Cocktail Reception presented by JM Family Enterprises, Gourmet Dinner, live entertainment by Vibe City Band and the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind auction items. We even had a Champagne Raffle, in which one lucky guest took home a $5,000 shopping spree courtesy of our Official Jeweler, J.R. Dunn Jewelers.
Honoring Excellence in the Automotive Industry
This year, we proudly recognized outstanding individuals with the 2026 Automotive Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Racing Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award
Rusty Wallace – NASCAR Hall of Fame 2023
Dealer Automotive Lifetime Achievement Award
Teddy Morse – Chairman & CEO, Ed Morse Automotive Group & Teddy Morse’s Moto Company
Incredible Generosity & Impact
Big Wheels Sponsors raised an Incredible $320,000!
A Heartfelt Thank You
This event would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors, donors, and dedicated BGCBC staff.
A special thank you to our Event Founder, Rita Case, and Event Chair, Frank Pena, along with our incredible Big Wheels: Margaret Anderson, Lindsey Appleby, Chris Atkins, Hayley & Grant Boloyan – Boloyan Family, Colin Brown, Brent Burns, Rita Case, Jill Coshland, Brian Danahy, Richard Danahy, George Davey, Sean Dunn, Jeff Dwyer, Charles Frasier, Randy Hoffman, Mindy Holman, Ken Hudson, Rob Johnson, Julia McDonald Family, Tom McDonald, Matt Modist, Cathy Morse, Patti Morse, Teddy Morse, Bruce Paddock, Frank Pena, Charles Pierce, Channy Sabates, Maleia Satterlee, Mark Sexton, Gary Wendt & Andrew Wurtele.
Gratitude to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor: Ed Morse Automotive Group
Big Thanks to Our Supporting Sponsors: Rick Case Automotive Group, Coral Springs Auto Mall, Holman, Haig Partners, Teddy Morse’s Moto Company, JM Family Enterprises, KPMG, Dealer Services Network, J.R. Dunn Jewelers, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Sun Sentinel / City & Shore Magazine, Vision Media.
Thank you for making this year’s Gala
an extraordinary evening of impact and celebration!
Credit: Vision Media for outstanding video production and creative work
