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The Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee has announced the recipients of the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Awards. The committee will honor these individuals at an awards ceremony that occurred on Oct. 7
“The awardees represent the high caliber of diverse Hispanic individuals this great city is fortunate to have,” explained Hispanic Affairs Committee Chairperson Gabriel J. Paez.
The following individuals and businesses were chosen to be honored in various categories:
Adult Contributing to Success of Youth
- Koren E. Illa
Business
- Oh Mexico Restaurant
- Moises Bakery
Business Advocate
- Ceci Velasco
Culinary Artist
- Chef Jesus Paredes (El Chalan Restaurant)
Educator
- Judith M. Sanchez-Lamothe
- Julio Echemendia
- Honorable mention: Dr. Raul J. Moncarz
Hispanic Community Member (Public Service)
- City Manager Alina T. Hudak
In Memoriam Recognition
- Sgt. Eduardo “Eddie” Perez of the Miami Beach Police Department
Public Safety Personnel (MBPD)
- Crime Scene Supervisor Juan “JC” Pedroso
Public Safety Personnel (MBFD)
- Deputy Fire Chief Digna Abello
Social Service Provider
- Valerie Navarrete
The Hispanic Affairs Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Commission and the administration with respect to matters pertaining to the Hispanic community of the City of Miami Beach.
