Meet the Beat the Heat Challenge Winners

This summer, we challenged Florida excavators and stakeholders to beat the heat while putting their safe-digging knowledge and commitment to the test, and you delivered. 

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Beat the Heat: Dig Smart Summer Challenge! Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Beat the Heat: Dig Smart Summer Challenge! 

🏆 Gregory Plemmons 🏆 Robert MacDonnell 🏆 Olga Francisco 🏆 Jennifer Heckman 🏆 Mario Candela 

Each winner completed the challenge by taking the #IDigSafe Pledge, testing their knowledge with the Sunshine 811 Quiz and sharing how they put safe digging into practice while fighting off Florida’s high temperatures this season. 

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped keep the 811 message front and center this summer. Stay safe, stay cool and stay connected for more opportunities to put your safe-digging knowledge into action. 

5 lucky winners received a Yeti Cooler with Sunshine 811 swag.