news release

In Indian River County, January is a great time to ring in the new year and also to celebrate the rich heritage of the community we’ve chosen to call home. The Vero Beach Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum, smack-dab in the heart of Vero Beach, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural and agricultural history through educational exhibits, events, and outreach which help create a deeper understanding and appreciation for our heritage and legacy.

People from around the state and indeed, around the globe, visit the area annually to learn more about our community, its roots in citrus agriculture, and its deep pride and character. To help ensure that the Vero Beach Heritage Center, the Indian River Citrus Museum, and the rich history they help to preserve and promote continue to be a source of pride for generations to come, the staff at Dyer is proud to present Vero Heritage and its members with the January Dyer Difference Award in Indian River County. 

The Dyer Difference Award is all about celebrating the beauty and kindness in our midst. For the Dyer family and the members of the Dyer staff, the award and the $6,000 in donations made monthly between the St. Lucie and Indian River Counties are all about helping to make a positive difference in the community. For the recipients, it’s an acknowledgement of their tireless efforts to do the same and a much-needed financial boost to help further their missions. If you’d like to nominate a non-profit organization for the Dyer Difference Award, please visit http://www.dyerdifference.org or find Dyer Difference on Facebook.