Marquez receives 2026 Gable Grants Digital Connector Award

Eligio Marquez, EdD, PBSC’s Associate Dean of Trade and Industry, received the 2026 Gable Grants Digital Connector Award from the Lowe’s Foundation at its G2 Summit June 8-10 in Charlotte.  

The Digital Connector Award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to advancing digital connectivity across the Gable Grants Network, a community of practice centered on connection, collaboration, and shared learning.

The award honors those who are strengthening this network by helping build a more inclusive and accessible digital landscape through Cultivate Impact, the network’s online platform for engagement, knowledge-sharing, and collective impact.

"Eligio has made exceptional contributions to strengthening connection, storytelling and collaboration across the Gable Grants Network," said Isaac Oyer, Sr. Analyst - Grants, Lowe’s Foundation. "Through authentic posts and powerful photos shared on Cultivate Impact, including highlights from local Lowe’s team visits and his mobile unit, Eligio has helped bring the day-to-day impact of his work to life while fostering a stronger sense of community across the network.

PBSC was first awarded a Gable Grant in 2024 when the Lowe’s Foundation presented the college with a $1 million grant for skilled trades training at the Lake Worth campus.

More information on Gable Grants here.