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2014 Winners
Twelve women leaders were honored for their achievements in their respective fields, during the 26th Annual In the Company of Women Awards Ceremony, presented by Macy’s.
The evening began with a networking reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an awards ceremony emceed by WPLG Channel 10 Meteorologist Betty Davis, at the Coral Gables Country Club.
Videos showcasing each winner’s career, inspiration and connection to parks and open spaces were played right before each lady was presented her award. Read the press release.
2014 Winners:
- Mayor's Pioneer Award - Linda Robinson, Broker-Realtor, Keller Williams Realty
- Community Spirit - Marcia Fernandez-Morin, Miami-Dade Aviation Department
- Posthumous Award - Thelma Hardison, Constable, Third District of Florida
- Arts & Entertainment - Valerie Riles, Vice-President of Board and Government Relations, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
- Business & Economics - Wendy Kallergis, President/CEO, the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association
- Communications & Literature - Jacqueline Menendez, Vice-President of University Communications, University of Miami
- Education & Research - Judy Brown, Senior Vice-President of Education, Miami Science Museum.
- Government & Law (Elected) - Honorable Migna Sanchez-Llorens, Circuit Court Judge.
- Government & Law (Non-Elected) - Alyce Robertson, Executive Director, Miami Downtown Development Authority
- Health & Human Services - Nilda Peragallo Montano, DrPH, RN, FAAN, Dean, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Services.
- Science & Technology - Marie-Elsie Dowell, PE, PTOE, Vice-President of Traffic Engineering & Operations, Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc.
- Sports & Athletics - Angela Smith, Director of Community Outreach, Miami Marlins.
Sponsors
It is made possible with the support of generous sponsors including: Macy’s, AARP, Miami Marlins, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc., Totalbank, University of Miami, AT&T, Trish and Dan Bell, Co-Chairs of the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, Enterprise Holdings, Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami-Dade Aviation Department, Miami-Dade County Commission Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa, Miami-Dade Commissioner, District 2 Barbara J. Jordan, Miami-Dade Commissioner, District 4 Sally A. Heyman, Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chairwoman Lynda Bell, United Way of Miami-Dade, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County, and CH Creations.
History
In the Company of Women was created in 1989 as a way to unite the diverse population of Miami-Dade County by recognizing outstanding women who have impacted our community in a positive way. Winners are from many professions including government and politics, law, health, education, the arts, sports, business, journalism and the social sciences.
This popular and prestigious event serves as part of Women's History Month, observed annually in March. The event has received recognition from the National Association of Counties and the Southern Region of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.
In the Company of Women is part of the programming presented by Miami-Dade Parks' Women's Park. Officially dedicated in 1992, The Women's Park honors all women in Miami-Dade County in recognition of their diverse contributions to improving our community's quality of life. In 2000, the Roxcy O'Neal Bolton Women's History Gallery was built to serve as a resource center.
One of the Park's seminal programs is the Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M.) Summer Camp Program. Proceeds from In the Company of Women provide support to more than 50 girls between the ages of 11 to 16 registered annually in the G.E.M. Program with projects, workshops and mentoring opportunities to build self-esteem, strengthen their connection to the community, and provide quality arts experiences.
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