2022 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.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 22, 2022
2022 Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Award Winners
— Recipients will be honored at the Normandy Shores Golf Course — Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee has announced the winners of the 2022 Hispanic Heritage Awards, which will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 11 during a 6 p.m. ceremony at the Normandy Shores Golf Course (2401 Biarritz Dr.). “Miami Beach is home to a large and robust population from many countries,” explained
Hispanic Affairs Committee Chairperson Gabriel J. Paez. “We are once again pleased to acknowledge the vast contributions of Hispanic individuals and their cultures to our community.”
The following individuals and businesses were selected to receive Hispanic Heritage awards: Business • Bella Cuba Outstanding Business Entrepreneur • Jamil Dib Artist • Silvia Parra Educator • Monica Torres
Public Safety Personnel • Boriquen "Bo" Hall
Hispanic Community Member • Alberto Ravelo Honorary Hispanic Community Member • Mark Samuelian Social Service Provider • Alba Tarre Honorable Mentions • Daisy Tarafa • Enilda Thomas
Youth Under 18 Involved in Community Service
• Karem Canonico The Hispanic Affairs Committee is an advisory body to the City Commission and the administration on matters pertaining to the Hispanic community of the City of Miami Beach. ###
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