UCP of Central Florida announces 2025 honorees for Annual Gala

ORLANDO, Fla. - Feb. 27, 2025 - PRLog -- UCP of Central Florida is marking a huge milestone this year, celebrating 70 years of empowering children with and without disabilities in the Central Florida community.

As part of the celebration, UCP will host its 32^nd Annual Gala on April 5. The fundraising event directly supports UCP's programs, which serve more than 3,500 children and families across Central Florida each year.

The 2025 honorees are:

Johnny Magic - Champion for Children Award

Johnny Magic, a beloved radio host and fixture in the Orlando community, is this year's recipient of the Champion for Children Award. To the Central Florida community Johnny is more than just a morning radio host on WXXL XL 106.7's Johnny's House, he is a neighbor, a father, a philanthropist, a leader, an advocate and a friend.

He serves as Founder and CEO of Baby DJ Inc – a nonprofit organization on a mission to assist families in need. His unwavering dedication to improving the lives of children in Central Florida is evident in everything he does.

Littler - Jack Holloway Star of Gratitude Award

Littler is the largest law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management in employment, employee benefits and labor law matters with offices around the world, and more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys. As a partner with UCP of Central Florida, Littler maintains their promise to support and guide organizations with employment law matters, offering its services to UCP pro bono.

Victor Collazo - Jackie Bailes Legacy Award

Victor Collazo started his journey with UCP in October 2016, when a board member invited him to the annual Faces Behind the Miracles Breakfast.

Victor is truly a servant leader. He retired as a Student Development Specialist from both UCF and Valencia College, where he oversaw co-curricular and extracurricular programs. Throughout his career, he received multiple lifetime achievement awards, including induction into the FCSAA Hall of Fame. After being diagnosed with Stage 4 Cirrhosis in 2013, Victor dedicated his life to serving those in need. He is proud to be this year's recipient of the Jackie Bailes Legacy Award.

"We are thrilled to honor such outstanding individuals and organizations at this year's Gala, especially as we celebrate 70 years of empowering children and families," said Dr. Ilene Wilkins, CEO and President of UCP. "Their dedication inspires us to continue creating a community where every child achieves their fullest potential."

UCP's Annual Gala is one of Orlando's most star-studded fundraisers. The 32^nd Annual Gala will be held April 5, 2025, at Caribe Royale Orlando with celebrity co-hosts Cheryl Hines, RJ Mitte and Rachael Harris. UCP's Gala raises hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to help support to thousands of Central Florida's children.

To learn more about UCP of Central Florida, visit https://www.ucpcfl.org/ (https://lg9bwucab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001TpEqi4GFDyoHWU_F...).