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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2024 Nominations Open for Miami Beach 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards
— Recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony in October — Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2. The committee will honor recipients at an awards ceremony in September. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. The Hispanic Heritage Month Awards are intended to honor members of the Hispanic community who live or work in the City of Miami Beach and who have made a positive
contribution to the community in their respective professions. The committee will select individuals or businesses from the following categories:
Individual — Educator, public safety personnel, social service provider, artist, youth
(under 18 involved in community service), adult contributing to the success of youth and
any Hispanic Miami Beach community member.
Business — Business, business owner, or employee of a qualified business (must have
at least 51% Hispanic ownership).
Each nomination must include the nominee’s full name, address, phone number and a detailed
explanation of the nominee’s contribution to the community. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. The awards will be presented during the Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in September.
Nomination forms are available by clicking here. Completed forms can be submitted via email to leonorhernandez@miamibeachfl.gov or via mail to Leonor Hernandez, City of Miami Beach,
Hispanic Affairs Committee Liaison, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139. The Hispanic Affairs Committee serves as 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. For more information, send an email to leonorhernandez@miamibeachfl.gov. ###
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Hispanic Heritage Month Award Recipients 2002-2023
2002 Jorge M Gonzalez
David de la Espriella Victor Diaz 2003 Eva Barreto Liliam Lopez Tanya Ludwig 2004 Raymond Adrian Alfredo Gonzalez Aida Marrero Jorge Martinez 2005 Luis Alsina Frank Carollo
Lupe Diaz Marie Towers 2006 Maritza Ejenbaum Michael Gongora Daniel Morgalo Kelly Villoch 2007 Kathy Abbate
Julio Blanco Romero Britto Nathalia Ramos
Dr. Karmenchu Santana-Vega Diana Susi
2008 Goldie James Maldonado Magaly Madrid Rafael Oviedo Daniel Veitia 2009 Armando Hernandez Gabriel Paez Howard Kaufman
Ines Flax Pedro Martinez 2010 Elsa Urquiza
Luis Hernandez Maria Acosta Margarita Cepeda Fernando Cid de Diego 2011 Ana Bolt Becky Cohen German Pena Magnolia Martinez
Susan Riener 2012
Mark Causey Bryant Del Toro Adrian Gonzalez
(withdrew) Samuel Karkassoni Richard Martinez Mara Mignardi Bea Pernia
2013 Tanya Diaz Joe Gato Karpawich Family David King
Jose Rafael Martinez Herb Sosa 2014 Jessica Fuentes Alejandro Llaneras
Lourdes Lopez Willie Priegues Carlos Rodriguez 2015
Jorge Garcia Leonor Hernandez Jorge Garcia Leonor Hernandez Alexandra Oliva Margueritte Ramos
Lawrence Rodriguez 2016 Elaine Soffer Siegel Matti Herrera Bower Gustavo Briand Sylvia Carro Zorilien Riveron
Juan Sanchez Enrique Doce
Adonis Garcia Unidad The Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald and Executive Team 2017 Dr. Rosa Lemas Chief Virgil Fernandez MBFD Kevin Cobas
Melina Almodovar Sammy Gonzalez Lisett Fernandez-Montero
Officer Mariana Garcia MBPD Ayuda, Inc.
2018 Victor Pulido Rudy Perez Michelle Viera Henson MBFD Ernesto Rodriguez MBPD Marisela Silva Ramirez Miguell del Campillo Arnold Paisero Dr. Ana Garoz – Ojunian
Arturo Fernandez F1rst Surf Shop 2019 Reina Roffe Marina Font
Havana 1957 Café Avanti Felix Quesada Iglesia Bautista El Poder De Dios Sargent Jair Armatrading (MBPD) Joh Paul Mejia 2020 Jorge Mazon
Michel Hausmann & Miami New Drama Ricardo Barboza & Snack
Patrol Paola Serrano
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Alejandro “Alex” Fernandez
Carolina Cuadros Officer Eric Dominguez (MBPD)
Abbott Florist L’Artisane Creative Bakery
2021 Koren E. Illa
Ceci Velasco Chef Jesus Paredes Judith M. Sanchez-
Lamothe Julio Echemendia Dr. Raul J. Moncarz Alina T. Hudak
Sgt. Eduardo "Eddie" Perez
Juan "JC" Pedroso Deputy Fire Chief Digna Abello
Valerie Navarrete Oh Mexico Restaurant Moises Bakery
2022 Karem Canonico Bella Cuba Jamil Dib Boriquen "Bo" Hall Silvia Parra Alberto Ravelo
Mark Samuelian Daisy Tarafa Alba Tarre Enilda Thomas
Monica Torres 2023
Louis Aguirre Magui Benitez Noel Castillo
Cortadito Coffee House Kiley Hernandez Silvia Karman Cubina Anabela de las Nieves Bergero Walter Javier Alejandra Rain Jiminez Miami Beach Life Magazine Dan Rios Gabriela Suarez Enrique Villa Monica Valera To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons
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