On Friday, March 31, 2023, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Hispanic Leadership Awards at the Biltmore Hotel honoring 22 leaders who serve as trailblazers in their respective fields. Out of the 22 recipients, 14 were women. What an amazing way to commemorate the final day of International Women's Month. The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate all the recipients and thank all our sponsors!
Bernice Martinez Citizenship Award Recipient
Lilian DeMoya, The DeMoya Foundation
Business Award Recipient
Carolina Ferreiro-Diaz, Pharma Natural
Chairman's Distinguished Community Service Award Recipient
Silvana Montenegro, Chase
Ralph Gonzalez-Jacobo Banking / Finance Award Recipient
Abel Iglesias, Professional Bank
Philanthropy Award Recipient
Dr. Vivian Gonzalez
Lifetime Achievement in Healthcare Award Recipient
Dr. Nilza Kallos, University of Miami Health System
Community Healthcare Advocate Award Recipient
Carolina Veira, CareMax
Community Compassionate Care Award Recipient
Jennifer Ray, Miami Jewish Health
Communications Award Recipient
Andre Rodriguez, Influence Communications
South Florida Legal Award Recipient
Alex Almazan, Almazan Law
Education Advocate Award Recipient
Mari Tere Rojas, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Chair
Marketing / Public Relations Award Recipient
Cristy Clavijo-Kish, Talento Unlimited
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
The Honorable Christi Fraga, City of Doral Mayor
Insurance Services Award Recipient
Joe Avetrani, Gil, Garden, Avetrani Insurance Group
Hospitality & Tourism Award Recipient
Mauro Olivieri, City Place Doral
Non-Profit Excellence Award Recipient
Max B. Rothman, Alliance for Aging
President's Distinguished Community Service Award Recipient
Dr. Elizabeth M. Bejar
Technology Award Recipient
Michelle Rudnick, PC Solutions
Accounting Award Recipient
Juan Aguerrebere, Jr., CPA, CFF, CrFA, CPAML, PAAST
Sustainability Award Recipient
Amy Quintana Avalos, World Fuel Services Corporation