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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Award Winners We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 Press Release Melissa Berthier, Email: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov Linda-Lee Stevens, Email: lindastevens@miamibeachfl.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 23, 2024 2024 Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Award Winners — Recipients will be honored at the Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel — Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee has announced the winners of the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Awards, which honor individuals and businesses from the Hispanic community who live or work in Miami Beach and have made a positive contribution to the community. “We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month once again in the City of Miami Beach,” said Carmen Datorre, Chairperson of the Hispanic Affairs Committee. “This occasion allows us to honor the exceptional Hispanic individuals and businesses in our community who enhance our safety, education, culture and health. We are proud to recognize the achievements of all award recipients and to celebrate their contributions.” The 2024 Hispanic Heritage Award winners will be honored on Thursday, Sept. 26 during a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel (6565 Collins Ave.). Adult Contributing to Success of Youth • Melisa Andrea Yanes, Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Artist - Singer • Maylu Hernandez Artist - Sculptor and Performance Artist • Daniela Viotti Business • Ole Ole Steakhouse & Tapelia Spanish Restaurant Business Owner • Eduardo Araoz Educator • Karlowa Lopez Rodriguez Hispanic Community Member • Maria Monserrat Riani-Smith Public Safety Personnel • Lieutenant Giancarlo Garcia, Miami Beach Fire Department • Lieutenant Claudio Navas, Miami Beach Fire Department Public Servant • Rafael E. Granado Social Service Provider Supporting Seniors • Sixto Antonio Acea Social Service Provider Supporting Homeless • Roberto Morales Trailblazer Award Hispanic Community • Father Roberto Cid Honorary Mention - Architectural Contribution to the City of Miami Beach • Touzet Studio We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. The Hispanic Affairs Committee is an advisory body to the Miami Beach City Commission and the administration on matters pertaining to the Hispanic community in the City of Miami Beach. ### To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any city-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2ADA (2232) and select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).