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“Nobody prepares to have their child diagnosed with cancer. When it happens, their world turns upside down.” This year, OneJax presents the President’s Medallion, the organization’s highest honor, to individuals whose service reflects the very essence of humanitarian leadership—vision, commitment, and a deep, enduring care for others. This distinction is reserved for those whose influence extends far beyond their professional achievements, transforming lives and strengthening

“You can dive in anywhere to make a difference. You just have to be looking out for opportunities to be advocating for your fellow man.” On any given evening in Jacksonville, you might find Poppy Clements in a concert hall, a gallery, or a school auditorium — surrounded by people of different ages, neighborhoods, and backgrounds, all sharing the same moment of beauty. For Poppy, these occasions are not just events on a calendar. They are proof of what she has come to know th

“If you only look at the outside, you’re just seeing the wrapping paper — not the gift.” As guests gather around the table for a night of connection across differences, sharing a meal with friends both old and new, Sel and Angie Buyuksarac, 2026 OneJax Humanitarian Award honorees, can’t help but feel pride in the scene before them, a scene that grew out of their own journey of hardship and grace.

“Daddy, when I grow up, I’m never going to stop anybody from getting an education.” Two moments shaped Betty Burney’s lifelong passion for education: watching her State Governor on television during segregation deny Black Americans access to higher education, and seeing her parents’ steadfast determination to ensure their children received one anyway. From those early lessons, Betty learned that knowledge is power — and that education is one of the most powerful equalizers we