The Okaloosa County School Board and Superintendent Marcus Chambers honored Step One Automotive Group as a recipient of the Florida Department of Education's 2022 Commissioner's Business Recognition Award at the July 10, 2023, School Board meeting. This award recognizes Florida's business leaders and partners who are most committed to bringing positive change and implementing bold, innovative approaches to improve students' academic performance in Florida's education system and communities. School districts around Florida nominate worthy businesses that provide educational support in civics, literacy, career & technical education, school safety, STEM/STEAM education, college readiness, and family involvement to students and educators within their community. Step One Automotive Group was one of three businesses in Florida and the only one from Okaloosa County to receive the award.
"It is such an honor for us to receive this recognition. At Step One, giving back is in our DNA, especially when it comes to children and education. Because the truth is one of those children could change the world one day. And if we can help them find that path, even in the smallest way, then that's all that matters to us," said Maureen Bierman, Step One Automotive Group Director of Marketing and Communications.
Pictured: School Board Chairman Dr. Diane Kelley, Maureen Bierman, and Superintendent Marcus Chambers.