City of Fort Pierce

Friday, February 13, 2026

Contact: Kaitlyn Ballard, Marketing and Communications Manager   

772.742.9835 | kballard@cityoffortpierce.com 

News Release #09-26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Fort Pierce Gold Hammer Award Nominations Are Now Open

FORT PIERCE, FL – The City of Fort Pierce is excited to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious Gold Hammer Awards. Mayor Linda Hudson invites residents and business owners to participate by recognizing those in the community who have made significant improvements to their properties through new construction or rehabilitation efforts.

The Gold Hammer Awards celebrate the dedication and commitment of individuals who have enhanced the beauty and value of their homes or businesses, contributing to the overall vibrancy of the Fort Pierce community.

Winners of the Gold Hammer Awards will be announced during the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor event, scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club located at 700 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34950.

Nominations are open until Friday, March 4, 2026. Submissions can be made easily through the online nomination form at Gold Hammer Award Application.

For more information regarding the Gold Hammer Awards or the nomination process, please visit Gold Hammer & Neighborhood Gem | Fort Pierce, FL - Official Website (cityoffortpierce.com) or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 772.467.3065.