Announcing Our 2025 Sabal Award Winners

Written by Ethan Coyle, Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation

June 16, 2025

The Outstanding Corridor Public Servant Award recognizes an elected official for their remarkable conservation efforts and support of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. This year’s winner is Florida State Senator, Kathleen Passidomo. It is unlikely that the Florida Wildlife Corridor would be what it is today without President Passidomo. She played a crucial role in shepherding support for the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, passed in 2021, which has allowed for significant funding by formally defining the Corridor as a network of land essential to supporting both Florida’s wildlife and residents. Under her leadership, the Florida Senate has prioritized investing in land conservation, with a record-breaking 2 billion dollars to be put towards acquiring acreage within the Corridor. She proudly articulates the benefits of Corridor protection on water quality, rural economies, working lands, and public access, helping the cause to acquire unanimous bipartisan support. This forward-thinking leader shows a steadfast commitment to protecting wild Florida, now and for future generations, and for that we express our immense gratitude.

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