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On Sunday, July 22, in partnership with FIU and head football coach Butch Davis, the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (OBYFA) presented by MetroPCS will host the OBYFA Football Clinic, presented by MetroPCS.

The Orange Bowl Committee and Palm Beach County broke ground today for a $3 million renovation of the existing football stadium and field at Glades Pioneer Park in Belle Glade, Fla.

The Orange Bowl Committee announced Wednesday that Marjory Stoneman Douglas student-athlete, Travis Julmice, is the first recipient of the Orange Bowl Beigel-Feis-Hixon Valor Award. Julmice was nominated for the award by his teachers and Marjory Stoneman Douglas principal Ty Thompson.

More than $100,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, Special Olympics Florida and the Orange Bowl Leadership Academy at last week’s annual Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue. The event took place on Friday, May 11 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

Charles (Charlie) DeLucca Jr., affectionately known as the “godfather of South Florida junior golf” and a long-time champion of people with disabilities including Special Olympics, will receive the Keith Tribble Community Service Excellence Award at the annual Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue.

The Orange Bowl Committee officially welcomed eight new Active Members for the 2018-19 year, who were elected at the March Membership Meeting. With the additions, the Orange Bowl Committee consists of 360 members.

Second Annual Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase to Take Place February 17

The second annual Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Cleveland Clinic will take place On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. This free one-day event, conducted in association with the National Football Foundation (NFF), and its local chapters, offers academically qualified high school seniors from Florida an unprecedented opportunity to use their athletic and academic skills to earn collegiate scholarships, and ultimately, a college degree.

The Orange Bowl Committee announced Wednesday efforts to assist those affected by Hurricane Irma in South Florida by contributing $65,000, representing $1 dollar for every ticket available for the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl, towards various organizations.

The Orange Bowl Family Fun & Fit Day presented by Sunshine Health will take place at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free to the general public and will feature more than 60 vendors providing a variety of services and products including free health screenings, fitness classes, interactive demonstrations and essentials for children heading back to school.

More than $100,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, Special Olympics Miami-Dade and Broward and the Orange Bowl Leadership Academy at the 2017 Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration (OBFW) presented by Florida Blue at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. More than 1,000 tickets were sold—the most ever for the event--in support of these organizations and for patrons to enjoy a night of extraordinary food and entertainment.

Don Slesnick was installed as the Orange Bowl Committee's 79th President and Chair on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables. Slesnick has been a member of the Orange Bowl Committee (OBC) since 1997 and succeeds Immediate Past President & Chair Michael Chavies.

The Orange Bowl Committee announced today that it will hold the inaugural Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase, a free one day event in association with the National Football Foundation (NFF) and its local chapters, that will bring together academically qualified high school seniors from Florida, and football coaches from NCAA Division II, III and NAIA programs across the country.

Now in its 18th season, the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (YFA) presented by MetroPCS visited parks in Broward and Palm Beach counties for the first time this year on Saturday, September 10. The program recognizes select youth football parks across South Florida each Saturday during the fall to show its continued support of the community.

Harry’s Pizzeria, run by executive chef Michael Schwartz, picked up two awards, while M.E.A.T Eatery and Taproom, The Salty Donut and CHOCOLATE FASHION took home one each at the Orange Bowl Impact and Excellence (OBIEs) Awards: A Taste of South Florida presented by Florida Blue on Friday, May 20, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

James Beard Award-winning chef/restaurateur Michael Schwartz will headline as the Celebrity Chef for this year’s Orange Bowl Impact and Excellence Awards (The OBIEs): A Taste of South Florida presented by Florida Blue. The event takes place on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center at 7:30 p.m.

José C. Romano was recently elected as second vice chair of the Orange Bowl Committee at the organization’s annual elections in February. Romano is the Assistant Vice President, Business and Community Relations for Baptist Health South Florida.

The Orange Bowl Committee officially celebrated the opening of Orange Bowl Field at Ives Estates Park on December 3rd. Ives Estates is the Orange Bowl’s third Legacy Gift to the South Florida community, which consists of a multi-million dollar renovation including a new multi-purpose synthetic turf field designed for football, soccer, lacrosse and rugby, new scoreboard, drainage system, and concrete walkway leading to the field at Ives Estates Park in north Miami-Dade County.

The Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (YFA) presented by Sports Authority visited two parks in Palm Beach and Martin Counties on Saturday, October 17. Park of the Week, now in its 17th year, recognizes select youth football parks throughout South Florida each Saturday during the fall to show its continued support of the community.

Beginning in September, the Orange Bowl Committee embarked on a school tour throughout South Florida to encourage K-12 students to “commit to be fit” and participate in the 2015 Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest presented by Florida Prepaid College Board.

Now in its 17th season, the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (YFA) presented by Sports Authority visited four sites across Broward County on Saturday, September 26. The program recognizes select youth football parks across South Florida each Saturday during the fall to show its continued support of the community.

Now in its 17th season, the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (YFA) presented by Sports Authority visited five sites in Miami-Dade County on Saturday, September 12. The program recognizes select youth football parks across South Florida each Saturday during the fall to show its continued support of the community.

Now in its 17th season, the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance (YFA) presented by Sports Authority visited five sites in Miami-Dade County on Saturday, August 22, to kick off the 2015 Park of the Week Program.

3030 Ocean, run by executive chef and Hell’s Kitchen Season 5 runner-up, Paula DaSilva, picked up two awards at the Orange Bowl Impact and Excellence (OBIES) Awards: A Taste of South Florida presented by Florida Blue on Friday, May 29 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

On Thursday, March 26, Orange Bowl members and staff along with representatives from Baptist Health South Florida and TD Bank handed out shoes to 50 South Florida youths as part of the Orange Bowl “Kicks for Kids” program at the Carver Ranches Boys & Girls Club in Hollywood, Florida.

Lee Stapleton was recently installed as the Orange Bowl Committee's 77th President and Chair for 2015. Stapleton's year as President marks an exciting time in post season college football for South Florida.​

CAPITAL ONE BECOMES TITLE SPONSOR OF THE ORANGE BOWL Multi-Year Deal Elevates Capital One to Official Credit Card and Banking Partner of the New College Football Playoff

On Wednesday April 16, 2014, representatives from The Orange Bowl Committee and Miami-Dade County held a groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of Ives Estates Park in Miami.

Orange Bowl employees participate in 5th annual Walk For Wishes 5K Walk/Run to benefit children of South Florida.

San Jose State's Defensive Tackle, Anthony Larceval returns from viral meningoencephalitis to win the 2013 Discover Orange Bowl - FWAA Courage Award.

Orange Bowl events for 2012-13 generate nearly $300 million in economic impact for South Florida.

The Orange Bowl honors local Miami-Dade Xtreme Youth Football League members as the Park of the Week.​

Now in its 15th season, the Orange Bowl YFA presented by Sports Authority visited Big Mound Park on Saturday, September 28, as part of its Park of the Week Program.

Now in its 15th season, the Orange Bowl YFA presented by Sports Authority visited three sites on Saturday, September 7 as part of its Park of the Week Program.

The redshirt freshman receiver is the winner of the 2012 Discover Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award

Florida's Ball nominated for Discover Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award

Arizona State'’s Richardson nominated for Discover Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award

Orange Bowl handed out $100,000 in donations and $15,000 in scholarships as well as awarded community champions.

Orange Bowl Courage Award Winner Eric LeGrand received the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the 2012 ESPYS.​