Everglades Foundation Wins Edison Awards “Game Changer” Honor

April 26, 2026

The Everglades Foundation has been recognized on a global stage of innovation as a 2026 Edison Awards “Game Changer” recipient for its work to restore and protect America’s Everglades. The honor was celebrated during the 39th Annual Edison Awards, held April 15–16, in Fort Myers at the Luminary Hotel and Caloosa Sound Convention Center.

In addition to receiving the “Game Changer” award, The Everglades Foundation helped spotlight the restoration effort itself through an on-stage conversation – Engineering a Comeback: Restoring the Everglades. During the exchange, the Foundation’s CEO Eric Eikenberg and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush explored how the restoration’s success has been built through science, coalition, and bipartisan collaboration.

“It’s an extraordinary honor to be recognized by the Edison Awards as a Game Changer at this pivotal moment for Everglades restoration,” said Eikenberg. “This honor reflects what’s possible when science leads, collaboration is real, and leaders stay focused on results. With historic momentum behind building the infrastructure to restore this vital ecosystem, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to finish what was started, and secure clean water, stronger communities, and a thriving Everglades for the future.”

A global innovation platform recognizes a restoration “built to last”

The Edison Awards celebrate innovations and innovators whose work delivers real-world impact, drawing inspiration from Thomas Edison’s legacy of ingenuity and problem-solving. The 2026 program convened leaders from all over the world, representing diverse sectors for two days of panels, networking, and a black-tie gala, where winners were announced.

The Everglades Foundation’s recognition underscores how restoring the Everglades is not only an environmental imperative, but also a monumental infrastructure undertaking that protects Florida’s water supply, strengthens resilience, and supports a vibrant economy around clean, abundant water. Read the full Miami's Community News article here: https://communitynewspapers.com/palmetto-bay-featured/everglades-foundation-wins-edison-awards-game-changer-honor/

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