The UNSY recognizes the contributions of those in the Tallahassee area who work behind the scenes to encourage, instruct, protect, and provide for others with tireless determination and a cooperative spirit.
As a community-wide media event, The UNSY Awards includes those business sponsors and media partners who share the purpose and vision of this annual campaign.
Nominations will be received at the official UNSY Awards website beginning February 1, 2026, and concluding on March 27, 2026. The UNSY panel of five judges will review each nomination and announce the UNSY Award finalists on Wednesday, April 6, 2026.
Celebrating Tallahassee’s Unsung Heroes
April 2026
The Unsung Heroes Among Us
UNSY nominees live or work within the Tallahassee-Thomasville metro area, consisting of Leon, Jefferson, Wakulla, Gadsden, and Thomas Counties. They have demonstrated a personal dedication to the betterment of others, either directly or indirectly, over a period of time no less than one year within a specific role or area of service without the benefit of material compensation. They are recognized for their ability to inspire others and encourage them to devote themselves to the well-being of others in a like manner.
Nominations will be received beginning in January and
conclude on April 1, 2025. The UNSY Award finalists will be announced on Wednesday, April 6 by way of social and mass media outlets. Following their public announcement, an award ceremony will occur on April 17, at which time, UNSY award recipients will be presented with their individual awards and other sponsor-provided gifts.
The final selection of UNSY Award finalists will be determined by our panel of five judges using a standardized scoring system in which the nomination form will be evaluated for the strength of its claims on behalf of the nominee. These five judges are individuals who have a substantial history of service to the people of Tallahassee within the fields of journalism, government, education, business, civic, and religious organizations. They are among those who appreciate what is required of an individual to overcome personal and professional obstacles. They understand that in order to provide solutions for others, one’s personal needs may go unmet, and they value those who have chosen to take positions of servant leadership despite forbidding circumstances.