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Help us spotlight organizations making a real difference in Southwest Florida. Nominate a deserving group for a chance to receive $1,000 in professional electrical services from Coharbor Electric.
The Coharbor Cares Bracket Challenge is our annual community tournament designed to spotlight organizations making a real impact in Southwest Florida.
Through public nominations and open voting, 16 local nonprofits, businesses, and charities compete head-to-head for a $1,000 donated service award from Coharbor Electric. Each weekly voting round determines who advances until one champion remains.
This campaign brings our community together, raises awareness for important local causes, and gives Southwest Florida residents a chance to support organizations they care about — one vote at a time.
✅ Church or faith-based organization
✅ Nonprofit organizations
✅ Youth programs
✅ Schools or educational programs
✅ Community centers
✅ Animal shelters or rescues
✅ Small local businesses giving back to the community
✅ Any other local organization making a positive impact in Southwest Florida (if you’re unsure, nominate them anyway!)
Selection of Nominees
Our team reviews submissions
Round 1 Voting
Community voting begins
Quarterfinals
Top organizations advance
Semifinals
Finalists are selected
Finals
Community votes for the winner
Winner announcement
$1,000 in donated electrical services awarded
Nominate a local business, nonprofit, school, or charity that’s making a difference in Southwest Florida. Tell us who deserves a chance to win $1,000 in donated electrical services from Coharbor Electric.
(January 1 to 10, 2026)
Cast your vote and help your favorite organization advance in the Coharbor Cares Bracket Challenge. One vote per person, per round.
Schedule:
Round 1 voting: January 15 to 22, 2026
Quarterfinals: January 23 to 29, 2026
Semifinals: January 30 to February 6, 2026
Finals: February 7 to 14, 2026
A winner will be announced on February 17. Stay tuned as we reveal this year’s Coharbor Cares Community Champion!
(February 17, 2026)
Organizations only are eligible for nomination (nonprofits, youth programs, veteran groups, community outreach groups, churches, etc.).
Organizations must operate in Southwest Florida.
All nominations must be submitted through Coharbor Electric’s official form or platforms.
Coharbor Electric will review submissions and select the organizations that enter the bracket. Not all nominations will be chosen.
The bracket winner is determined through public voting. Any suspected vote manipulation may result in disqualification.
The winning organization will receive support through the Coharbor Cares Program, which may include complimentary or discounted electrical services or other assistance determined by Coharbor Electric.
By participating, organizations agree that Coharbor Electric may use their name, logo, and submitted content for promotional purposes.
Coharbor Electric may modify, pause, or cancel the challenge at any time. All decisions by Coharbor Electric are final.
The Coharbor Cares General Terms & Conditions also apply to this Bracket Challenge and remain in full effect.