The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber Of Commerce (MDGLCC) will honor corporate and individual supporters of the Miami-Dade LGBT community at The Platinum Gala; its 20th Anniversary Annual Awards Celebration on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. The Platinum Gala is sponsored by Wells Fargo.
Over 500 + guests are expected to be in attendance to pay tribute to the honorees selected for their long-term commitment to fostering diversity, as well as for their efforts in contributing to the overall well-being and quality of life in South Florida. While at its core, the Gala is a networking event, the evening will have many surprises to make it a fun and a memorable evening.
2019 Honorees
AT&T Business of the Year Award
NBC 6 South Florida
Regions Business Persons of the Year Award
Bertha Galindo-Crucet & Kevin Walsh (Marriott International)
Morgan Stanley Bob Balsam Civic Achievement Award
Michael Bath (The National LGBTQ Task Force)
This annual event, MDGLCC’s principal fundraising effort of the year, helps sustain operations and the ever-increasing demand to expand programming. The Platinum Gala will consist of a fabulous silent auction followed by dinner, awards ceremony, and moonlight networking. Tickets are $2,200 for tables of 10 or $220 individual tickets. Each admission includes reserved seating, grand buffet, open Bacardi bar, gift bag, and networking.
The Platinum Gala list of Sponsors & Partners
Wells Fargo, AT&T, Regions, Morgan Stanley, Bacardi, American Airlines, Downtown Flowers, GMCVB, Prestige AV & Creative Services, GALRDON, Cox Media Group, Miami Herald, HotSpots, Mark's List, SFGN, WIRE. Complimentary Kids PlayZone (ages 4-12) courtesy of Jackson Health System.
