Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Announces its 18th Annual Riverwalk Tribute Honoree

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Jan. 16, 2018 - PRLog -- Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is proud to announce the honoree for the 18^th Annual Riverwalk Tribute is Mike Jackson - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of AutoNation, Inc. From the corporate headquarters located in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Mr. Jackson has been singularly responsible for modernizing the automotive retail business while delivering an unprecedented degree of customer service.

Jackson's vision has resulted in AutoNation being America's largest automotive retailer. In addition, the company is the only retailer in history to have sold more than 11 million vehicles. Revenue for 2016 was nearly $22 billion. Annually, the company sells over 600,000 vehicles and services over 4 million more in sixteen states across the country. AutoNation employs over 26,000 associates and multiple locations have been named "Top 100 Best Dealerships to Work For" by Automotive News.

Jim Ellis, Chairman of the Board of Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale says, "Mike Jackson and AutoNation have made a tremendous impact on the City of Fort Lauderdale. By locating the AutoNation headquarters in the Downtown core, he has helped fuel the positive growth we have seen these last few years. He truly is a visionary and an invaluable member of our community."

The 18^th Annual Riverwalk Tribute will be held on March 8^th, 2018 at the Riverside Hotel. Honored guests, sponsors and special ticket holders are treated to a VIP cocktail reception followed by an exquisite evening of cocktails, hors d'oeurvres, live entertainment and an impressive silent auction. There will also be a special presentation officially recognizing Mr. Jackson as the 18th Annual Riverwalk Tribute honoree.

Fort information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Karly Young at (954) 468-1541 x208 or karly@goriverwalk.com.  Additional information available at https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-event...

ABOUT RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization responsible for the programming, beautification and activation of Riverwalk Park and the Downtown community. Composed primarily of volunteer private citizens and overseen by a board of directors, all members uphold the organization's directive, as stated in its mission statement, "to be the catalyst in building and nurturing Riverwalk as a vibrant community connected by the New River." Funding for this mission comes from hosting a wide range of fundraising, networking and membership events, grants, and by publishing local information on our informative website and in Go Riverwalk magazine.

Media Contacts:

Cristina Hudson • (954) 468.1541, ext. 205 • cristina@goriverwalk.com

Eugenia Duncan Ellis • (954) 468.1541, ext. 202 • genia@goriverwalk.com