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Gloria Oyarzun, physical education coach at the Marian Center School & Services, has been honored with the 2026 Miami-Dade Community Impact Award for her transformative work empowering athletes with intellectual disabilities.
“We are proud of Gloria Oyarzun and the profound impact she has on our students and the wider community,” said Sr. Lidia Valli, executive director of the Marian Center School & Services. “Through her dedication, passion, and leadership, she empowers our athletes to reach their fullest potential, fosters a sense of belonging for families, and helps build a culture of inclusion that inspires us all.”
The award will be presented during Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade County’s Opening Ceremony Night (Cinema Night) in Doral on Mar. 20.
Oyarzun’s leadership has created inclusive spaces where athletes not only compete but thrive, families feel connected, and communities come together through the power of sport. Her dedication demonstrates how inclusion becomes impact when leaders choose to act.
The Community Impact Award, now in its fourth year, celebrates individuals who make Miami-Dade more inclusive, connected, and supportive. Oyarzun’s work contributes to a statewide movement transforming lives across Florida.
For more information, visit Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade County at specialolympicsflorida.org and Marian Center School & Services at www.mariancenterschool.org/.
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