Miami-Beach-2018-Hispanic-Heritage-Month-Awardees-Announced
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OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2018
Miami Beach 2018 Hispanic Heritage Month Awardees Announced
— Recipients to be Honored at Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on
Friday, October 12 —
Miami Beach, FL – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Miami Beach
honors those that have contributed positively to the Miami Beach community in their
respective professional field and live or work in the City of Miami Beach.
Following a competitive vetting of nominations from the community, the City of Miami
Beach is proud to honor the following individuals and businesses:
• Victor Pulido – Trail Blazer
• Rudy Perez – Artist
• Michelle Viera Henson (MBFD) – Public Safety Personnel (Fire)
• Ernesto Rodriguez (MBPD) – Public Safety Personnel (Police)
• Marisela Silva Ramirez – Outstanding Hispanic Community Member
• Miguell Del Campillo – Social Service Provider
• Arnold Paseiro – Adult Contributing to Success of Youth
• Dr. Ana Garoz-Ojunian – Educator (Adult)
• Arturo Fernandez – Educator (Youth)
• F1rst Surf Shop – Business
Recipients will be recognized at the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival taking place on
October 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at North Shore Park located at 501 72 Street. The
celebrations for the month will conclude with a free concert featuring Carlos Oliva y Los
Sobrinos Del Juez at the North Beach Bandshell on October 27.
For a full list of cultural events and happenings scheduled, click here.
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