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.
