2nd Annual Legends Awards Cocktail Reception and Celebration

Event Overview

The Legends Award Cockail Reception and Ceremony is the Chamber’s signature celebration of legacy, leadership, and community. This annual event honors five outstanding individuals who uplift Miami’s LGBTQ+ and allied community and fosters visibility, connection, and economic empowerment. A portion of proceeds will benefit the MDGLCC Foundation, supporting LGBTQ+ and allied small businesses in Miami Dade county.

Award Categories

The Legend Award Nominees:
George Neary, CEO, Tours R Us
Allen Beck, Publisher, Fun Maps
David Whitaker, President and CEO, GMCVB
David Treece, Treece Financial Group
Mark Scott, Principal, Kaufman, Rossin & Co., P.A.

The Civic Impact Award Nominees:
Shane Yonemitsu - AHF
Morgan Mayfaire - Co-Founder and Executive Director, TransSocial
Joseph Zolobczuk - Executive Director, Yes Institute
Christoph Babka - Development Manager, SAVE
Gabriel Paez - Executive Director, Miami-Dade County LGBTQ Advisory Board

The Excellence in Business Leadership Award Nominees:
Elizabeth F. Schwartz, Founder, Elizabeth F. Schwartz, P.A.
Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO, Miami International Airport
Craig Smith, Founder, Source Journeys
Yosbel Ibarra, Co-Managing Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Erin Dowd, Corporate Director of Government and Community Relations, Baptist Health

The Emerging Leader Award Nominees:
Christian Fernandez, Co-Founder, Mex Spirits Brand
Ariel Trueba, City of Miami
Eddie Marti Kring, MPM Director of Community Enhancement & Project Delivery, City of Miami
Yianni Garcia, Principal Loan Officer, RateRight
Juan Felipe Barreto, Business Development Manager, DBCS

Performer of the Year Nominees:
DJ Tracy Young
Athena Dion
Mariel Epps
Yoli Mayor

Special Recognition Awards to be announced! Stay tuned!
 

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