34th Annual In the Company of Women Awards

997 North Greenway Drive,Coral Gables FL 33134

16 March, 2023

Description

Presented in partnership with Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, the Miami-Dade Commission for Women, and the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, the In the Company of Women Awards honors women who have excelled professionally and civically, and have contributed to women’s progress, through their leadership and vision. Notable alumni include salsa legend Celia Cruz; US Congresswomen Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Frederica Wilson and Debbie Wasserman Schultz; philanthropist Adrienne Arsht; and Grammy award-winning recording artist Gloria Estefan, among hundreds of others. The awards ceremony and dinner, scheduled for March 16, 2023, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the beautiful Coral Gables Country Club, commemorates March’s Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. The event begins with a reception, followed by a sit-down dinner and awards presentation. The 2023 In the Company of Women honorees are: Mayor’s Pioneer Award: Retha Boone-Fye, Program Director, Miami Dade County Black Affairs Advisory BoardRachel Silverstein, PhD, Executive Director and Waterkeeper, Miami WaterkeeperArts and Entertainment Award: Alexandra Lioutikoff, President, Latin America and U.S. Latin, Universal Music Publishing GroupBusiness and Economics Award: Pilar Guzman Zavala, CEO, Half Moon EmpanadasCommunications and Literature Award: Gayle R. Love, Senior Division Director, Public Information and Outreach Division, Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste ManagementEducation and Research Award: Dr. Jennifer S. Durocher, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology and Pediatrics; Director, University of Miami Center for Autism & Related DisabilitiesGovernment and Law Award – Elected: Danielle Cohen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 8, Miami-Dade Board of County CommissionersGovernment and Law Award – Non-elected: Aileen Boucle, AICP, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning OrganizationHydi Webb, Port Director & CEO, Port of MiamiHealth and Human Services Award: Alexandra Villoch, CEO, Baptist Health FoundationScience and Technology Award: Melissa Medina, Founding Executive and President, eMerge AmericasSports and Athletics Award: Kim Ng, General Manager, Miami MarlinsYoung Professional Award: Angelica Santibañez, Community Engagement, Public Policy Senior Manager, AmazonCommunity Spirit Award: Honorable Denise Lane, Founder/President, Sisters in Spirit of South Florida, Inc.Join us as we celebrate these amazing women and recognize their contributions to this community. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected]. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART and/or any accommodation to participate in any Miami-Dade County, Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces sponsored program or meeting, please contact Gisel Prado, 305-755-7848 or [email protected] at least 7 days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) toll-free within the state or by visiting www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.