THE MIAMI-DADE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE MIAMI DOLPHINS HOST THE 16TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY GALA “HEART OF A CHAMPION”
(MIAMI, Fl. — December 9, 2021) — The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce and the Miami Dolphins hosted the 16th Annual Holiday Gala “Heart of a Champion” on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Hard Rock Stadium, Home of the Dolphins.
During the Holiday Gala, Honorary Chairman Stephen M. Ross and the Miami Dolphins Organization were celebrated for unrelenting support to Miami, Miami-Dade County, and all of South Florida. Mr, Ross, who is the principal owner of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, was honored with the Inaugural Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce’s “Trailblazer Award.”
“Our first in-person Annual Holiday Gala since the pandemic began two years ago was truly memorable and successful! In 2020, we were all punched in the mouth. However, we pivoted, we rose to one knee after being knocked down, and here we are standing tall in 2021. We are blessed as our community leads in all categories of recovery. Yet, we cannot rest on our laurels. We must remain vigilant in preparation for the next time we are met with a formidable foe,” said G. Eric Knowles, President and CEO of Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce.
The 16th Annual Holiday Gala Award Recipients included:
- Citizen of the Year Award: The Honorable Mayor Danielle Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County
- H.T. Smith Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill Talbert, Immediate Past President and CEO of Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
- David Fincher Young Innovator Award: Myya Passmore, Diversity Marketing & Inclusion Specialist, Culture 44
- Distinguished Service Award: Saliha Nelson, CEO, Urgent, Inc.
- Happy 95th Birthday Pioneer: Thelma Gibson, Founder of Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc.
The sold-out event included live music, dancing, and delicious food and drinks. “We had an amazing time celebrating those who have paved the way by putting the magic in the “Magic City.” Champions who understand that we are better when we weather the storms and address the challenges of our community together. Champions who also recognize to whom much is given, much is required,” continued Mr. Knowles.
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About the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1974, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce leads the way towards long-term business prosperity by providing advocacy, networking, resources, and training to men and women in business in South Florida. The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce is excited to be considered the “go-to” organization for small minority businesses in South Florida. Since its inception, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce strives to provide a World of Business Opportunities for its members.
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Hashtag: #MDCCGala, #MDCCGala21
Twitter: @MDadeCC
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiamiDadeChamberOfCommerce
Instagram: @M_DCC
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