Recipients-Announced-for-Miami-Beach-2021
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 20, 2021
Recipients Announced for Miami Beach 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month Awards
— Awards Ceremony Scheduled for Oct. 7 —
Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee has announced the
recipients of the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards. The committee will honor these
individuals at an awards ceremony on Oct. 7
“The awardees represent the high caliber of diverse Hispanic individuals this great city is
fortunate to have,” explained Hispanic Affairs Committee Chairperson Gabriel J. Paez.
The awards will be presented at the Española Way Rotunda on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. The
following individuals and businesses were chosen to be honored in various categories:
Adult Contributing to Success of Youth
• Koren E. Illa
Business
• Oh Mexico Restaurant
• Moises Bakery
Business Advocate
• Ceci Velasco
Culinary Artist
• Chef Jesus Paredes (El Chalan Restaurant)
Educator
• Judith M. Sanchez-Lamothe
• Julio Echemendia
• Honorable mention: Dr. Raul J. Moncarz
Hispanic Community Member (Public Service)
• City Manager Alina T. Hudak
In Memoriam Recognition
• Sgt. Eduardo "Eddie" Perez of the Miami Beach Police Department
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Public Safety Personnel (MBPD)
• Crime Scene Supervisor Juan "JC" Pedroso
Public Safety Personnel (MBFD)
• Deputy Fire Chief Digna Abello
Social Service Provider
• Valerie Navarrete
The Hispanic Affairs Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Commission and the
administration with respect to matters pertaining to the Hispanic community of the City of Miami
Beach.
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