2022 Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Award Winners

(Miami Beach, FL) Sep 23, 2022 -

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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