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The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County (LWVMD), one of South Florida’s leading voting rights organization, will host its annual Women Who Shine award ceremony, which recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to the community and serve as role models for future generations.
The event will take place on Sunday, April 14, from 11 AM to 2 PM, at the Rusty Pelican, located at 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL. Cheyenne Kippenberger, former Ms. Seminole USA, Ms. Indian World, and a motivational speaker and Indigenous rights activist, will be the emcee. Florida State Representative Vicki Lopez (HD 113) will be the keynote speaker.
This year, LMVMD is honored to recognize the following outstanding women:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Julie Brown | Journalist, Miami Herald
Tech Trailblazer
Leigh-Ann Buchanan | President & CEO, Miami-Dade Innovation Authority
Social Impact Entrepreneur
Dr. Karine Melissa | President, Women’s Chamber of Commerce Miami-Dade County | Founder, LOUD Love of Urban Design
Environmental Steward Champion
Betty Osceola | Everglades Educator, Clean Water Advocate
Community Resilience Advocate
Reverend Vanessa Tinsley | Executive Director, Bridge to Hope
www.lwvmiamidade.org
The LWVMD’s president, Ibis Valdés, shared her thoughts about the upcoming award ceremony. “We are so excited to champion Miami-Dade County’s remarkable women who embody the League’s mission of empowering their colleagues and communities, regardless of gender, sex, race, ability, or political affiliation,” she said. “These amazing leaders exemplify the spirit of advocacy and leadership.”
This year’s Women Who Shine sponsors include: Northeastern University Miami, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, United Teachers of Dade, the office of Florida State Representative Vicki Lopez, the office of County Commissioner JC Bermudez, Wahid Vizcaino Geller, LLP, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County, the Miccosukee Tribe, and the Miami Herald.
RSVP
Participants can secure their seats at the luncheon by RSVPing on Eventbrite or contacting info@lwvmiamidade.org for tables and sponsorship packages.
Any questions or requests for more information may be directed to the League by emailing info@lwvmiamidade.org.
ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County is a local nonpartisan grassroots political organization that works to protect and expand Miami-Dade County resident’s voting rights. It also advocates for and educates voters on policy issues such as voting rights, reproductive rights, education, immigration, and support for small businesses at the countywide and state level.
