Great Floridians 2000 Program
The Great Floridians 2000 program was designed to recognize individuals who distinguished themselves through their philanthropy, public service or personal or professional service, and who have enhanced the lives of Florida's citizens. In 1998, the Florida Department of State and the Florida League of Cities, to help celebrate the approaching turn of the century, initiated the program to dedicate a special series of commemorative plaques in cities throughout the state. These plaques recognized "Great Floridians 2000" by honoring men and women who made significant contributions to the history and culture of our state. The blue plaques bore the name and birth and death dates of each designee.
Anyone could nominate an individual to be designated a Great Floridian 2000 by submitting a Great Floridians 2000 application. These applications were periodically reviewed by the appointed Great Floridians 2000 Committee, a group of seven distinguished historians from throughout Florida. The applications included the listing of an historical property where the plaque was affixed that was associated with the Great Floridian. Once the decisions were made, nominators were notified and advised on how and where to purchase the commemorative plaque.
The Great Floridians 2000 program was completed in 2000. The publication is a compilation of biographies of the individuals who were designated a Great Floridian 2000 for this specific program.
If you are interested in the Florida Department of State's Great Floridian Program (Section 267.0731, Florida Statutes), please visit our Great Floridians page 
Download a copy of the Great Floridians 2000 publication (pdf)
