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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. 22, 2025 2025 Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Award Winners
— Recipients will be honored at Ole Ole Steakhouse on Oct. 9 — Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee has announced the winners of the 2025 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. “Our Hispanic Heritage Awards shine a light on those who strengthen Miami Beach through service, leadership, and dedication to our community,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “Among them is my nominee, Melissa Berthier, who played a key role in shaping our successful Spring Break messaging. This year’s honorees truly represent the very best of Miami Beach, showing how every contribution helps make our city second to none.”
The 2025 Hispanic Heritage Award winners will be honored on Thursday, Oct. 9 during a 5:30 p.m. ceremony at Ole Ole Steakhouse (626 Lincoln Road).
Adult Contributing to Success of Youth
• Ivan "Danilo" Terselich, Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Arts & Entertainment – Supporting Seniors
• Gabriela Esquivel Business
• CVI.CHE 105 Restaurant
• Sazon Cubano Restaurant Educational Excellence
• Israel Sosa Humanitarian – Public Service – Fire
• Deputy Fire Chief Juan Ramon Mestas, Miami Beach Fire Lifetime Achievement Award
• Sandra Valencia
Outstanding Hispanic Member – Public Service
• Melissa Berthier,
Miami Beach Director of Marketing & Communications Public Service – Police
• Captain Andy Lozano,
Miami Beach Police
• Officer Christopher Garrid, Miami Beach Police Public Service – Public Works
• Kristina Nunez, Miami Beach Sanitary Sewer Superintendent Social & Public Service - Miami Beach Fire and Housing & Community Services
• Julian Bernal, Community Resource
Coordinator Sports
• Mattias Orozco
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
Youth Leadership
• Magglio Salinas 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. ###
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