Debra Vasilopoulos, Market President at First Horizon Bank, is the recipient of the 2025 Town of Palm Beach United Way Distinguished Citizen Award. The award is the highest accolade bestowed by the Town of Palm Beach United Way and recognizes unparalleled leadership in philanthropy.
The Distinguished Citizen Award is given each year to an individual or individuals who embody the spirit of philanthropy. They are community champions who have made numerous and long-lasting contributions to the health and welfare of Palm Beach County. Some of the past honorees include Alan Curtis, James Borynack, Irene and Jim Karp, Norma and Bill Tiefel, Jana and John Scarpa, Tom Quick, and Danielle Moore.
“Debra has always been a champion of our local United Way, and a passionate advocate for giving back to the community and to people in need,” said Board Chairman Richard Rothschild. “Through her professional connections, fundraising efforts, leadership roles, and volunteer hours, she has made a profound impact on our organization and countless lives in Palm Beach County. She is deserving of this award in every way.”
Vasilopoulos is the current Board Secretary of the Town of Palm Beach United Way. She has also served the United Way as a volunteer on its Allocation Committee, and as a past chair of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society. Along with her colleagues at First Horizon, Vasilopoulos participates in annual drives for school supplies, holiday toys, and food. She has also assisted the United Way and other nonprofits in Palm Beach County in securing grants for COVID-19, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Tocqueville Campaign Co-Chairs Kimberly Goodwin and Josephine Kalisman present the 2025 Distinguished Citizen Award to Debra Vasilopoulos outside First Horizon Bank in Palm Beach on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Photo by CAPEHART.
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Banking executive wins Tocqueville Society's 'Distinguished Citizen' honors for 2025
April 1, 2025
Last night, when Debra Vasilopoulos headed out to the annual Alexis de Tocqueville Society dinner ― the Town of Palm Beach United Way's annual tribute to its big donors ― she knew what to expect.
As a member of the Tocqueville Society, she's been there many times before.
It's an intimate gathering of philanthropy-minded individuals. There's a nice dinner. And always, an emotional thank-you speech from the surprised recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award.
But this year, Vasilopoulos was the surprised one.
The market president at First Horizon Bank was the recipient of the 2025 Town of Palm Beach United Way Distinguished Citizen Award, given to to an individual or individuals who embody the spirit of philanthropy.
