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Up to $400,000 in prizes for breakthrough methods to find subsurface cracks in embankment dams before they cause failure

DENVER, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HeroX, the leading platform and open marketplace for crowdsourced solutions, today announced the launch of “Crack the Case” www.herox.com/CrackTheCase on behalf of the US Bureau of Reclamation, with support from the NASA Tournament Lab (NTL). This three-phase competition seeks novel methods for detecting subsurface cracks in embankment dams – hidden flaws that can lead to internal erosion, one of the leading historic causes of dam failure.

Beneath the surface of embankment dams, cracks can form that are invisible to inspectors, difficult to detect through routine monitoring, yet capable of compromising structures that millions of people depend on for water, power, and flood protection. These cracks may be only millimeters wide and buried dozens of feet deep. Current geophysical methods struggle to resolve such narrow features, especially in the clayey and silty soils where cracks most often occur.

“Detecting subsurface cracks before they become pathways for internal erosion is a persistent technical challenge in dam safety,” said Bureau of Reclamation’s Prize Competition Administrator Christine VanZomeren. “We’re looking beyond conventional approaches and inviting fresh perspectives from geophysicists, sensing specialists, and problem-solvers from any field to help us find what current tools cannot.”

For over a century, the Bureau of Reclamation has played a foundational role in developing and managing water and power systems throughout the American West. Today, it operates more than 330 reservoirs storing over 140 million acre-feet of water, supporting agriculture, energy production, ecosystems, and communities across 17 states. Many of these reservoirs are impounded by embankment dams – massive earthen structures where undetected cracks pose serious long-term risks.

The Challenge: Crack the Case invites participants to develop methods capable of detecting and locating subsurface cracks within embankment dams, including cracks with no surface expression. Solutions must work in clayey or silty embankments and account for real-world constraints such as variable soil conditions, access limitations, and interference from buried utilities and infrastructure.

The Prize: Up to $400,000 in total prizes will be awarded across three phases. In Phase 1, up to seven teams will each receive $30,000 for top concept papers. Selected teams will advance to Phase 2 for prototype development and validation, with up to five teams receiving $20,000 each. Phase 3 will award $60,000 and $30,000 for first and second place in a demonstration under conditions reflecting real embankment environments.

Eligibility to Compete and Win Prize(s): The prize is open to anyone aged 18 or older participating as an individual or as a team. Individual competitors and teams may originate from any country, as long as United States federal sanctions do not prohibit participation (some restrictions apply).

Ready to find what others can’t see? Learn more and register at www.herox.com/CrackTheCase 

ABOUT HEROX

HeroX is a platform and open marketplace for crowdsourcing innovation and human ingenuity, co-founded in 2013 by serial entrepreneur Christian Cotichini and XPRIZE Founder and Futurist Peter Diamandis. HeroX offers a turnkey, easy-to-use platform that supports anyone, anywhere, to solve everyday business and world challenges using the power of the crowd. Uniquely positioned as the Social Network for Innovation, HeroX is the only place you can build, grow, and curate your very own crowd.

Explore the latest challenges at www.herox.com

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Up to $400,000 in prizes for breakthrough methods to find subsurface cracks in embankment dams before they cause failure

DENVER, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HeroX, the leading platform and open marketplace for crowdsourced solutions, today announced the launch of “Crack the Case” www.herox.com/CrackTheCase on behalf of the US Bureau of Reclamation, with support from the NASA Tournament Lab (NTL). This three-phase competition seeks novel methods for detecting subsurface cracks in embankment dams – hidden flaws that can lead to internal erosion, one of the leading historic causes of dam failure.

Beneath the surface of embankment dams, cracks can form that are invisible to inspectors, difficult to detect through routine monitoring, yet capable of compromising structures that millions of people depend on for water, power, and flood protection. These cracks may be only millimeters wide and buried dozens of feet deep. Current geophysical methods struggle to resolve such narrow features, especially in the clayey and silty soils where cracks most often occur.

“Detecting subsurface cracks before they become pathways for internal erosion is a persistent technical challenge in dam safety,” said Bureau of Reclamation’s Prize Competition Administrator Christine VanZomeren. “We’re looking beyond conventional approaches and inviting fresh perspectives from geophysicists, sensing specialists, and problem-solvers from any field to help us find what current tools cannot.”

For over a century, the Bureau of Reclamation has played a foundational role in developing and managing water and power systems throughout the American West. Today, it operates more than 330 reservoirs storing over 140 million acre-feet of water, supporting agriculture, energy production, ecosystems, and communities across 17 states. Many of these reservoirs are impounded by embankment dams – massive earthen structures where undetected cracks pose serious long-term risks.

The Challenge: Crack the Case invites participants to develop methods capable of detecting and locating subsurface cracks within embankment dams, including cracks with no surface expression. Solutions must work in clayey or silty embankments and account for real-world constraints such as variable soil conditions, access limitations, and interference from buried utilities and infrastructure.

The Prize: Up to $400,000 in total prizes will be awarded across three phases. In Phase 1, up to seven teams will each receive $30,000 for top concept papers. Selected teams will advance to Phase 2 for prototype development and validation, with up to five teams receiving $20,000 each. Phase 3 will award $60,000 and $30,000 for first and second place in a demonstration under conditions reflecting real embankment environments.

Eligibility to Compete and Win Prize(s): The prize is open to anyone aged 18 or older participating as an individual or as a team. Individual competitors and teams may originate from any country, as long as United States federal sanctions do not prohibit participation (some restrictions apply).

Ready to find what others can’t see? Learn more and register at www.herox.com/CrackTheCase 

ABOUT HEROX

HeroX is a platform and open marketplace for crowdsourcing innovation and human ingenuity, co-founded in 2013 by serial entrepreneur Christian Cotichini and XPRIZE Founder and Futurist Peter Diamandis. HeroX offers a turnkey, easy-to-use platform that supports anyone, anywhere, to solve everyday business and world challenges using the power of the crowd. Uniquely positioned as the Social Network for Innovation, HeroX is the only place you can build, grow, and curate your very own crowd.

Explore the latest challenges at www.herox.com

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Synthetic Turf Repurposed to Support Youth Sports and Community Spaces

CALHOUN, Ga., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and community impact through their Playoff Green program, the College Football Playoff (CFP), in partnership with Shaw Sports Turf, announced they have donated the synthetic turf fields used at fan events in Miami to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. The donated fields were featured at Playoff Fan Central and the Allstate Championship Tailgate during the 2026 College Football Playoff.

“Through this donation, we’re demonstrating how major sporting events can leave a lasting legacy—one that prioritizes environmental responsibility, youth development and stronger local communities,” said Ryan Allen Hall, senior director of public events and sponsorship at the CFP.

The field created for Playoff Fan Central at the Miami Beach Convention Center is planned for installation at the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Kendall location at 9475 SW 88th Street. Measuring approximately 155 feet by 230 feet, the field will be the foundation for a brand-new space that will support youth soccer and flag football programming, including leagues serving nine-year-old athletes.

A second field, originally used at the CFP Championship Tailgate outside Hard Rock Stadium, will be installed at the Clubs’ Southwest location at 2805 SW 32nd Avenue. This field will be resized to fit the existing space, replacing an older turf surface. The remaining material will also resurface the area surrounding the playground at the Kendall Club enhancing surface consistency and durability in a high-traffic play zones

“We’re incredibly excited to receive this donation from CFP and Shaw. It will be a game changer for everything we do at our clubs,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “These fields will create an incredible opportunity to serve thousands of kids for years to come—enhancing our facilities, strengthening our role as a community hub and creating an even better place for kids and families to gather.”

As the Official Synthetic Turf Provider of the College Football Playoff, Shaw Sports Turf manages the full lifecycle of these high-profile fields—from installation to responsible reuse or recycling. Through its reclamation process, turf and infill are either reused in community applications or recycled into

Shaw’s NXTPlay® performance shock pad. Since launch, Shaw has reclaimed nearly 13.5 million pounds of synthetic turf and converted it into innovative performance products.

“At Shaw Sports Turf, sustainability is not an afterthought—it’s built into how we design, install and responsibly retire our fields,” said Chuck McClurg, president of Shaw’s turf division. “Donating these fields brings to life our belief that it’s More Than a Field. These surfaces are intended to help create inclusive spaces where kids can play their first game, learn teamwork, build confidence and develop resilience. That’s what More Than a Field truly means—creating environments that support growth, connection and opportunity far beyond the turf.”

ABOUT SHAW

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex®, COREtec®, Shaw Floors®, Patcraft®, Philadelphia Commercial®, Shaw Contract®, Shaw Sports Turf®, Shawgrass®, Southwest Greens®, Watershed Geo® and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with approximately $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

ABOUT SHAW SPORTS TURF

As a premier North American synthetic turf brand, Shaw Sports Turf® has demonstrated industry leadership for more than two decades, delivering innovative playing surfaces for football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and other sports. 

We are driven by innovation, quality, people and planet. Behind every product is our commitment to science and the athletes who train, compete, and recover on our surfaces. By studying athlete data, we strive to engineer smarter, high-performing, surfaces and champion a culture of progress. Our products are trusted by recreational, K-12, collegiate and high-profile professional sports facilities. We believe every field is a high-profile feature and point of pride for its community – no matter the size or scope. Visit shawsportsturf.com or call 866.703.4004 for information or connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Shaw Sports Turf is a registered trademark of Shaw Integrated And Turf Solutions, Inc.; Note: all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI-DADE

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to six Clubs and sites combined serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please call 305.446.9910 or visit www.bgcmia.org, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

CONTACT:
Candice Hall
candice.hall@shawinc.com 
706-879-3535

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Synthetic Turf Repurposed to Support Youth Sports and Community Spaces

CALHOUN, Ga., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and community impact through their Playoff Green program, the College Football Playoff (CFP), in partnership with Shaw Sports Turf, announced they have donated the synthetic turf fields used at fan events in Miami to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. The donated fields were featured at Playoff Fan Central and the Allstate Championship Tailgate during the 2026 College Football Playoff.

“Through this donation, we’re demonstrating how major sporting events can leave a lasting legacy—one that prioritizes environmental responsibility, youth development and stronger local communities,” said Ryan Allen Hall, senior director of public events and sponsorship at the CFP.

The field created for Playoff Fan Central at the Miami Beach Convention Center is planned for installation at the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Kendall location at 9475 SW 88th Street. Measuring approximately 155 feet by 230 feet, the field will be the foundation for a brand-new space that will support youth soccer and flag football programming, including leagues serving nine-year-old athletes.

A second field, originally used at the CFP Championship Tailgate outside Hard Rock Stadium, will be installed at the Clubs’ Southwest location at 2805 SW 32nd Avenue. This field will be resized to fit the existing space, replacing an older turf surface. The remaining material will also resurface the area surrounding the playground at the Kendall Club enhancing surface consistency and durability in a high-traffic play zones

“We’re incredibly excited to receive this donation from CFP and Shaw. It will be a game changer for everything we do at our clubs,” said Alex Rodriguez-Roig, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. “These fields will create an incredible opportunity to serve thousands of kids for years to come—enhancing our facilities, strengthening our role as a community hub and creating an even better place for kids and families to gather.”

As the Official Synthetic Turf Provider of the College Football Playoff, Shaw Sports Turf manages the full lifecycle of these high-profile fields—from installation to responsible reuse or recycling. Through its reclamation process, turf and infill are either reused in community applications or recycled into

Shaw’s NXTPlay® performance shock pad. Since launch, Shaw has reclaimed nearly 13.5 million pounds of synthetic turf and converted it into innovative performance products.

“At Shaw Sports Turf, sustainability is not an afterthought—it’s built into how we design, install and responsibly retire our fields,” said Chuck McClurg, president of Shaw’s turf division. “Donating these fields brings to life our belief that it’s More Than a Field. These surfaces are intended to help create inclusive spaces where kids can play their first game, learn teamwork, build confidence and develop resilience. That’s what More Than a Field truly means—creating environments that support growth, connection and opportunity far beyond the turf.”

ABOUT SHAW

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex®, COREtec®, Shaw Floors®, Patcraft®, Philadelphia Commercial®, Shaw Contract®, Shaw Sports Turf®, Shawgrass®, Southwest Greens®, Watershed Geo® and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with approximately $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

ABOUT SHAW SPORTS TURF

As a premier North American synthetic turf brand, Shaw Sports Turf® has demonstrated industry leadership for more than two decades, delivering innovative playing surfaces for football, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and other sports. 

We are driven by innovation, quality, people and planet. Behind every product is our commitment to science and the athletes who train, compete, and recover on our surfaces. By studying athlete data, we strive to engineer smarter, high-performing, surfaces and champion a culture of progress. Our products are trusted by recreational, K-12, collegiate and high-profile professional sports facilities. We believe every field is a high-profile feature and point of pride for its community – no matter the size or scope. Visit shawsportsturf.com or call 866.703.4004 for information or connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Shaw Sports Turf is a registered trademark of Shaw Integrated And Turf Solutions, Inc.; Note: all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI-DADE

Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1946. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to six Clubs and sites combined serving thousands of boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable area youth and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please call 305.446.9910 or visit www.bgcmia.org, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

CONTACT:
Candice Hall
candice.hall@shawinc.com 
706-879-3535

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A new recognition for the academic health system’s gynecologic surgical oncology program contributed to its designation as a Center of Excellence in Women’s Integrated Surgical Health.

TAMPA, Fla., March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tampa General Hospital (TGH) in partnership with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been designated a Center of Excellence in Gynecologic Surgical Oncology by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), making it the only hospital in the Southeast to receive this prestigious recognition in women’s health. The noteworthy recognition was achieved through the multidisciplinary teamwork of the TGH Cancer Institute and the TGH Women’s Institute.

“A national recognition for gynecologic oncology speaks to the strength of our multidisciplinary teams in cancer and women’s care and affirms our focus on providing advanced academically driven care to women throughout the Tampa Bay region and beyond,” said Dr. Thomas Rutherford, deputy director, TGH Cancer Institute and director of the Division of Gynecology and Oncology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. “We continue to lead the way in this space by innovating and delivering highly specialized care as well as advancing research within an academic medical center setting,” Rutherford said.

The Center of Excellence distinction builds on Tampa General’s expanding reputation for excellence in women’s surgical care. In 2025, the TGH Women’s Institute received designations as a Center of Excellence in Complex Endometriosis Care and Minimally Invasive Gynecology, as well as a Center of Excellence in Continence Care (Urogynecology), underscoring its advanced capabilities in treating complex gynecological disorders with evidence-based, minimally invasive techniques.

With all three accreditations now secured, Tampa General has been awarded the prestigious designation as a Center of Excellence in Women’s Integrated Surgical Health by SRC. This honor, as only the second hospital in the world with this designation, reflects the hospital’s commitment to delivering coordinated, multidisciplinary care by connecting patients with top specialists, advanced technologies and personalized treatment plans that emphasize safety, innovation and long-term health outcomes.

“This integrated designation is a powerful affirmation of the collaboration and clinical excellence that defines women’s health care at Tampa General and USF,” said Dr. Anjali Kaimal, chief of the TGH Women’s Institute and James M. Ingram professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. “The rigorous on-site evaluation by SRC not only validated our high standards in surgical care, but also provided insights that will help us continue to elevate the patient experience,” Kaimal said. “At Tampa General and USF Health, we are deeply committed to delivering seamless, multidisciplinary care that empowers women and improves outcomes at every stage of life.”

SRC accreditation involves a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation process that measures health care institutions and surgical teams against nationally and internationally recognized standards. Tampa General demonstrated excellence across key domains, including surgical volumes, facility infrastructure, standardized clinical pathways, robust patient education and continuous quality improvement. SRC’s on-site inspection also provided valuable guidance on best practices, reinforcing the academic health system’s commitment to continually working to improve and elevate care delivery.

“Our pursuit of this accreditation was fueled by a shared commitment to excellence and accountability,” said Dr. Emad Mikhail, medical director of gynecology at Tampa General and professor and director of the Division of Gynecology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. “Achieving this recognition required a comprehensive review of every facet of our program, from surgical protocols and clinical pathways to patient education and outcomes, which has further strengthened our ability to improve women’s health care.”

The TGH Women’s Institute provides a full range of women’s health services, from routine obstetrics and gynecology to more complex maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal care. As an academic health system and nationally recognized leader in high-risk obstetrics, Tampa General offers access to the highest level of women’s and infant care in virtually every medical and pediatric subspecialty, as well as psychology, genetic counseling and more. It is ranked Top 5 in the Nation and Highest Ranked in Florida for Obstetrics & Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026.

“Tampa General continues to lead the way in delivering compassionate patient-centered care while meeting strict benchmarks for physician training, clinical outcomes and operational excellence,” said Dr. Vaagn Andikyan, a gynecological oncologist at Tampa General Hospital and director of the Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) program at the TGH Cancer Institute. HIPEC is a heated chemotherapy treatment that helps to eliminate smaller cancer cells to avoid reoccurrence of the disease. “This recognition affirms the expertise of Tampa General’s surgical teams and their commitment to delivering safe, innovative care for women facing severe and complex gynecologic conditions,” Andikyan said.

The TGH Cancer Institute continues to grow as a statewide leader in cancer care, offering patients access to advanced therapies, multidisciplinary expertise and a rapidly expanding portfolio of clinical trials. It is among the few cancer centers in Florida backed by academic medicine through its partnership with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and ranks among the nation’s top 10% of hospitals by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2025-2026.

ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL 

Tampa General Hospital, the Tampa Bay region’s only academic health system, is a 1,530-bed not-for-profit network of hospital and outpatient services spanning across Florida. As the only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care center serving 23 counties, Tampa General delivers world-class care. The system’s hospitals include Tampa General Hospital, Tampa General Rehabilitation Hospital, Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital, all in Tampa; Tampa General Brooksville, Tampa General Spring Hill and Tampa General Crystal River. Tampa General is the highest-ranked hospital in Tampa Bay in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals, with six medical specialties ranking among the top 50 in the nation and five additional medical specialties ranked among the top 10% best hospital programs in the United States. As the first hospital in Florida to open a clinical command center for real-time situational awareness, the academic health system has elevated its digital care coordination center to the next level by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and its analytics platform across inpatient and outpatient care to ensure patients receive leading-edge care as quickly and safely as possible. Tampa General’s commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by three prestigious Forbes magazine rankings — in the 2026 America’s Best Large Employers ranked as the Tampa Bay region’s #1 employer in the health care category for the sixth year in a row, and among the top five in the state of Florida, in the 2025 Best Employers by State and the 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women.

Tampa General is the area’s safety-net hospital, caring for anyone regardless of ability to pay; in fiscal year 2024, Tampa General provided a net community benefit of approximately $289.1 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is recognized as one of the adult solid organ transplant centers in the nation and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General transports critically injured or ill patients from surrounding counties to receive the advanced care their conditions require. Tampa General has a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It is home to the Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH, the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General’s footprint includes TGH North, which consists of three hospitals and several outpatient locations in Citrus and Hernando counties; 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices; TGH Family Care Center Kennedy; two TGH outpatient centers; TGH Virtual Health; and 20 TGH Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care, powered by the Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital. For more information, go to http://www.tgh.org.

ABOUT USF HEALTH
USF Health is dedicated to making life better through research, education and patient care. It is the partnership of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Biomedical Sciences Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs and USF Health’s multispecialty physicians’ group, the largest on Florida’s west coast. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide for research. U.S. News also ranked the USF College of Public Health and the USF College of Nursing’s Master of Science program No. 1 in the state. Together with Tampa General Hospital, USF Health forms one of the nation’s premier academic health systems, with more than 1,000 physicians and providers caring for more than one million patients each year. USF Health is part of the University of South Florida, a top-ranked research university and member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). USF serves approximately 50,000 students and generates nearly $10 billion in annual economic impact for Florida. For more information, visit health.usf.edu.

Media Contact:
Danielle Caci
Public Relations Manager
(813) 844-4666
dcaci@tgh.org

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For its latest installment in the brand’s “Do What Moves You” platform, BACARDÍ Rum taps Puerto Rican creatives TAINY and Alfred Marroquin to debut a teaser of a refreshed take of Elvis Crespo’s merengue classic, “Tu Sonrisa,” and proves life’s better with a beat

HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BACARDÍ® Rum is proud to announce a new chapter of its global “Do What Moves You” campaign, celebrating Latin culture and the infectious rhythms that move us, inspired by Puerto Rico and powered by one of music’s biggest hitmakers, Puerto Rican artist and Grammy Award–winning producer, TAINY.

In collaboration with Puerto Rican director and creative powerhouse Alfred Marroquin, TAINY is launching a track teaser for his reimagined version of the beloved Latin classic “Tu Sonrisa” by Elvis Crespo in a lively 30-second campaign film. Marroquin and TAINY are both the go-to collaborators for the biggest names in music, Marroquin known for his creative direction across photography, music videos and half time shows and TAINY who has helped shape the sound of modern Latin Trap music that continues to dominate the worldwide charts. Filled with scenes of everyday celebration, the video brings the energy of Puerto Rico, the island BACARDÍ Rum has proudly called home for more than 90 years, while also reflecting the shared rhythms and joy found across Latin culture for a new generation of music lovers.

“I grew up listening to ‘Tu Sonrisa,’ and the moment I hear those opening notes, I’m immediately transported back to Puerto Rico. It’s such an honor to get this opportunity to work alongside Elvis and breathe new life into this song for BACARDI Rum,” said TAINY. “This is a song that is deeply personal to me, and I’m excited for the next generation to fall in love with it the same way I did almost 30 years ago.”

Crespo personally gave TAINY his blessing to reimagine the 1998 song, previewed exclusively in the campaign film. While the track’s teaser maintains the joy and warmth of the beloved original, TAINY has layered in his signature production style, with contemporary basslines, dynamic tempo shifts, and modern percussion, to renew it for today’s audiences. The teaser captures BACARDÍ’s “Do What Moves You” spirit, inspiring movement, celebrating culture, and honoring the power of music to bring people together.

TAINY’s “Tu Sonrisa“ scores the BACARDÍ Rum campaign’s new film, directed by Alfred Marroquin. Unfolding through a series of beat-driven vignettes, Marroquin weaves together moments of movement, connection, and celebration, building toward a breathtaking sunset dance party. From intimate close-ups to sweeping, color-soaked scenes, the film captures how rhythm, sound, and BACARDÍ Rum transform everyday moments into something unforgettable.

The new campaign film, created in partnership with BBH USA, will be featured on cable networks including MTV, NBC, and Bravo, as well as streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon, Paramount+ and Hulu. It will also roll out across key markets worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and the Netherlands. The teaser of the new track will be available on social platforms and later debut in full on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major music streaming platforms. The film also marks Marroquin’s evolution as he embarks on his solo creative journey, following his work with Somesuch, a London and LA-based award-winning production company, known for creating high-end commercials, music videos, and narrative films.

“Music, movement, and storytelling are universal languages,” shares Alfred Marroquin. “With this film, we wanted to capture rhythm in motion, how it shows up in everyday moments and brings people together across places and cultures. BACARDÍ Rum doesn’t just make rum; it embodies the rhythm, energy, and joy of Puerto Rico. Our film shows how music turns ordinary moments into celebrations, with BACARDÍ Rum bringing the energy of every scene.”

Pedro Mendonça, Global SVP BACARDÍ and Rums, adds, “The new campaign exemplifies BACARDÍ’s commitment to celebrating the moments where music, movement, rum, and culture intersect. We’re thrilled to partner with two Puerto Rican powerhouses, TAINY and Alfred Marroquin, to reimagine a classic song and demonstrate how a beat can elevate everyday experiences into something electrifying.“

Through collaborations with Puerto Rican talent, the campaign showcases the music, creativity, and storytelling rooted in Latin culture that continue to inspire audiences worldwide. The momentum continues with a summer of rum, featuring new music and creative expressions that keep the rhythm going.

Inspired by bringing the movement to the glass, the campaign also features two timeless BACARDÍ Rum cocktails, the classic Mojito and the iconic Cuba Libre. Cocktails with origins in the Caribbean and designed to elevate every moment of celebration, it reminds fans that no matter where you are, who you’re with, or how you’re celebrating, everything is better with a beat and a BACARDÍ Rum cocktail in hand.

BACARDÍ Rum Mojito recipe:

• 1.5 oz BACARDÍ Rum Superior
• 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.75 oz Soda
• 0.5 oz Sugar Syrup (1:1)
• Small handful of mint
• Crushed Ice
• Highball Glass

BACARDÍ Rum Cuba Libre recipe:

• 1 1/2 oz BACARDÍ Gold
• 3 oz Coca-Cola

For more information and to stay updated on the latest news of this partnership, check out bacardi.com and follow @bacardi, @tainy, and @alfredwashere on all social platforms.

About BACARDÍ^® Rum – The World’s Most Awarded Rum
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Winget named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 and recognized as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas

DALLAS, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, today announced the next phase of the firm’s growth marked by a strategic evolution of its platform and a comprehensive visual rebrand.

Originally launched in 2020 as a private equity firm focused on expanding access to alternative investments, Alternative Wealth Partners is evolving into a more integrated platform designed to support founders, family offices, and next-generation investors navigating complex financial decisions, while seeking more bespoke, investor-aligned solutions.

The evolution reflects a broader shift within private markets toward coordinated strategies that integrate investment opportunities, tax considerations, estate planning, and long-term capital stewardship. “Private wealth has historically been built behind closed doors and managed through siloed advisory relationships,” said Winget. “Our goal is to create a more integrated framework that helps investors think more holistically about how their capital is structured, deployed, and preserved over time.”

The firm’s strategic evolution comes alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand, including the launch of a new logo, redesigned website, and refreshed brand identity, reflecting AWP’s expanding role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Winget founded Alternative Wealth Partners after more than a decade raising capital across alternative assets. Over the course of her career, she has helped raise nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.

AWP focuses on building diversified portfolios of non-correlated assets across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses – areas that traditional funds often overlook but that offer strong long-term growth potential.

The firm’s diversified private equity funds are designed to provide individual investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors while leveraging creative deal structuring and tax-efficient strategies to enhance long-term outcomes.

As Alternative Wealth Partners enters this next phase, Winget’s leadership has also received national and regional recognition.

She was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in the United States. According to Inc., companies represented on the 2026 list collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Winget was also honored as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, part of the KNOW Women global community that celebrates accomplished female leaders driving impact across business, leadership, and community engagement.

A nationally recognized speaker and author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, Winget is a frequent voice in discussions around private markets, financial education, and access to investment opportunities. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Executive Boards of 360 Venture Collective, Stella Foundation and Fierce Foundry, and has been featured in major media outlets including Worth, Forbes, Kiplinger, Crain Currency, Novogradac, and Business Insider, among others. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America (2025), a two-time D CEO 500 honoree (2024 and 2025), and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal Leadership in Diversity Award (2024).

“As investors accumulate wealth earlier in their careers, particularly founders and entrepreneurs, the questions they face become more complex than simply where to invest,” Winget added. “It becomes about how to structure capital in a way that supports long-term goals, generational wealth, and meaningful legacy.”

About Alternative Wealth Partners

Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building diversified portfolios of alternative assets for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Founded in 2020 by capital strategist Kelly Ann Winget, the firm provides access to institutional-grade private investments across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries. AWP works with investors, advisors, and family offices to structure long-term strategies through actively managed funds designed to generate durable returns while expanding access to private markets.

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917-539-7812
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Winget named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 and recognized as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas

DALLAS, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, today announced the next phase of the firm’s growth marked by a strategic evolution of its platform and a comprehensive visual rebrand.

Originally launched in 2020 as a private equity firm focused on expanding access to alternative investments, Alternative Wealth Partners is evolving into a more integrated platform designed to support founders, family offices, and next-generation investors navigating complex financial decisions, while seeking more bespoke, investor-aligned solutions.

The evolution reflects a broader shift within private markets toward coordinated strategies that integrate investment opportunities, tax considerations, estate planning, and long-term capital stewardship. “Private wealth has historically been built behind closed doors and managed through siloed advisory relationships,” said Winget. “Our goal is to create a more integrated framework that helps investors think more holistically about how their capital is structured, deployed, and preserved over time.”

The firm’s strategic evolution comes alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand, including the launch of a new logo, redesigned website, and refreshed brand identity, reflecting AWP’s expanding role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Winget founded Alternative Wealth Partners after more than a decade raising capital across alternative assets. Over the course of her career, she has helped raise nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.

AWP focuses on building diversified portfolios of non-correlated assets across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses – areas that traditional funds often overlook but that offer strong long-term growth potential.

The firm’s diversified private equity funds are designed to provide individual investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors while leveraging creative deal structuring and tax-efficient strategies to enhance long-term outcomes.

As Alternative Wealth Partners enters this next phase, Winget’s leadership has also received national and regional recognition.

She was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in the United States. According to Inc., companies represented on the 2026 list collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Winget was also honored as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, part of the KNOW Women global community that celebrates accomplished female leaders driving impact across business, leadership, and community engagement.

A nationally recognized speaker and author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, Winget is a frequent voice in discussions around private markets, financial education, and access to investment opportunities. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Executive Boards of 360 Venture Collective, Stella Foundation and Fierce Foundry, and has been featured in major media outlets including Worth, Forbes, Kiplinger, Crain Currency, Novogradac, and Business Insider, among others. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America (2025), a two-time D CEO 500 honoree (2024 and 2025), and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal Leadership in Diversity Award (2024).

“As investors accumulate wealth earlier in their careers, particularly founders and entrepreneurs, the questions they face become more complex than simply where to invest,” Winget added. “It becomes about how to structure capital in a way that supports long-term goals, generational wealth, and meaningful legacy.”

About Alternative Wealth Partners

Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building diversified portfolios of alternative assets for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Founded in 2020 by capital strategist Kelly Ann Winget, the firm provides access to institutional-grade private investments across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries. AWP works with investors, advisors, and family offices to structure long-term strategies through actively managed funds designed to generate durable returns while expanding access to private markets.

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917-539-7812
410266@email4pr.com

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Winget named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 and recognized as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas

DALLAS, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, today announced the next phase of the firm’s growth marked by a strategic evolution of its platform and a comprehensive visual rebrand.

Originally launched in 2020 as a private equity firm focused on expanding access to alternative investments, Alternative Wealth Partners is evolving into a more integrated platform designed to support founders, family offices, and next-generation investors navigating complex financial decisions, while seeking more bespoke, investor-aligned solutions.

The evolution reflects a broader shift within private markets toward coordinated strategies that integrate investment opportunities, tax considerations, estate planning, and long-term capital stewardship. “Private wealth has historically been built behind closed doors and managed through siloed advisory relationships,” said Winget. “Our goal is to create a more integrated framework that helps investors think more holistically about how their capital is structured, deployed, and preserved over time.”

The firm’s strategic evolution comes alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand, including the launch of a new logo, redesigned website, and refreshed brand identity, reflecting AWP’s expanding role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Winget founded Alternative Wealth Partners after more than a decade raising capital across alternative assets. Over the course of her career, she has helped raise nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.

AWP focuses on building diversified portfolios of non-correlated assets across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses – areas that traditional funds often overlook but that offer strong long-term growth potential.

The firm’s diversified private equity funds are designed to provide individual investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors while leveraging creative deal structuring and tax-efficient strategies to enhance long-term outcomes.

As Alternative Wealth Partners enters this next phase, Winget’s leadership has also received national and regional recognition.

She was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in the United States. According to Inc., companies represented on the 2026 list collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Winget was also honored as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, part of the KNOW Women global community that celebrates accomplished female leaders driving impact across business, leadership, and community engagement.

A nationally recognized speaker and author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, Winget is a frequent voice in discussions around private markets, financial education, and access to investment opportunities. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Executive Boards of 360 Venture Collective, Stella Foundation and Fierce Foundry, and has been featured in major media outlets including Worth, Forbes, Kiplinger, Crain Currency, Novogradac, and Business Insider, among others. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America (2025), a two-time D CEO 500 honoree (2024 and 2025), and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal Leadership in Diversity Award (2024).

“As investors accumulate wealth earlier in their careers, particularly founders and entrepreneurs, the questions they face become more complex than simply where to invest,” Winget added. “It becomes about how to structure capital in a way that supports long-term goals, generational wealth, and meaningful legacy.”

About Alternative Wealth Partners

Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building diversified portfolios of alternative assets for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Founded in 2020 by capital strategist Kelly Ann Winget, the firm provides access to institutional-grade private investments across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries. AWP works with investors, advisors, and family offices to structure long-term strategies through actively managed funds designed to generate durable returns while expanding access to private markets.

Media Contact:
Laura Henson
917-539-7812
410266@email4pr.com

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Winget named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500 and recognized as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas

DALLAS, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP), a Dallas-based private equity firm founded by capital strategist and fund manager Kelly Ann Winget, today announced the next phase of the firm’s growth marked by a strategic evolution of its platform and a comprehensive visual rebrand.

Originally launched in 2020 as a private equity firm focused on expanding access to alternative investments, Alternative Wealth Partners is evolving into a more integrated platform designed to support founders, family offices, and next-generation investors navigating complex financial decisions, while seeking more bespoke, investor-aligned solutions.

The evolution reflects a broader shift within private markets toward coordinated strategies that integrate investment opportunities, tax considerations, estate planning, and long-term capital stewardship. “Private wealth has historically been built behind closed doors and managed through siloed advisory relationships,” said Winget. “Our goal is to create a more integrated framework that helps investors think more holistically about how their capital is structured, deployed, and preserved over time.”

The firm’s strategic evolution comes alongside a comprehensive visual rebrand, including the launch of a new logo, redesigned website, and refreshed brand identity, reflecting AWP’s expanding role within the private wealth ecosystem.

Winget founded Alternative Wealth Partners after more than a decade raising capital across alternative assets. Over the course of her career, she has helped raise nearly $1 billion in private capital across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries.

AWP focuses on building diversified portfolios of non-correlated assets across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and supply chain businesses – areas that traditional funds often overlook but that offer strong long-term growth potential.

The firm’s diversified private equity funds are designed to provide individual investors with access to opportunities historically reserved for institutional investors while leveraging creative deal structuring and tax-efficient strategies to enhance long-term outcomes.

As Alternative Wealth Partners enters this next phase, Winget’s leadership has also received national and regional recognition.

She was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list recognizing the most innovative and impactful women entrepreneurs in the United States. According to Inc., companies represented on the 2026 list collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Winget was also honored as a 2026 Woman to KNOW in Texas, part of the KNOW Women global community that celebrates accomplished female leaders driving impact across business, leadership, and community engagement.

A nationally recognized speaker and author of Pitch the Bitch: Grab Your Financial Future by the Bags, Winget is a frequent voice in discussions around private markets, financial education, and access to investment opportunities. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Executive Boards of 360 Venture Collective, Stella Foundation and Fierce Foundry, and has been featured in major media outlets including Worth, Forbes, Kiplinger, Crain Currency, Novogradac, and Business Insider, among others. Her work and leadership have earned her recognition as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America (2025), a two-time D CEO 500 honoree (2024 and 2025), and a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal Leadership in Diversity Award (2024).

“As investors accumulate wealth earlier in their careers, particularly founders and entrepreneurs, the questions they face become more complex than simply where to invest,” Winget added. “It becomes about how to structure capital in a way that supports long-term goals, generational wealth, and meaningful legacy.”

About Alternative Wealth Partners

Alternative Wealth Partners (AWP) is a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building diversified portfolios of alternative assets for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Founded in 2020 by capital strategist Kelly Ann Winget, the firm provides access to institutional-grade private investments across sectors including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, and emerging industries. AWP works with investors, advisors, and family offices to structure long-term strategies through actively managed funds designed to generate durable returns while expanding access to private markets.

Media Contact:
Laura Henson
917-539-7812
410266@email4pr.com

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