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In honor of Women’s History Month, the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County (LWVMD) will host its annual Women Who Shine award ceremony recognizing women who have made outstanding contributions to the community and who serve as role models for future generations.
The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the La Jolla Ballroom, located at 301 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Nicole Perez from WPLG Channel 10 will be the emcee.
The 2023 Honorees are:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Sally Heyman, former commissioner of District 4;
Outstanding Under 40 Award: Fritzie Saintoiry, executive director, Genesis Hopeful Haven;
Business and Community Innovator Award: Isabel Berney, co-founder, Buggy and Vacayo, and
Philanthropist/Humanitarian Award: Santra Denis, executive director, Miami Workers Center.
The LWVMD’s president, Madison Berndt, shared her thoughts about the upcoming award ceremony.
“We are so excited to bring back our Women Who Shine Awards ceremony after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. We’re looking forward to celebrating this years’ honorees and their positive impact on the Miami-Dade County community.”
This year’s award ceremony co-chair, Regina Silas, echoed Berndt’s sentiments.
“This year, the League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County will hold our Women Who Shine event, highlighting the outstanding accomplishments of phenomenal women in our community. We appreciate our sponsors who are dedicated to our organizations’ mission.
This year’s sponsors include: Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, Commissioner Mickey Steinberg, Commissioner Rene Garcia, County Mayor Daniella Cava, City of Doral, Town of Golden Beach and Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership.
For additional information, contact Madison Berndt at info@lwvmiamidade.org or call 754-666-3625 or visit lwvmiamidade.org.
About the LWVMD: The LWVMD is a nonpartisan organization made up of women and men of all ages and backgrounds which encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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