Event Overview

The Legends Award Cockail Reception and Ceremony is the Chamber’s signature celebration of legacy, leadership, and community. This annual event honors five outstanding individuals who uplift Miami’s LGBTQ+ and allied community and fosters visibility, connection, and economic empowerment. A portion of proceeds will benefit the MDGLCC Foundation, supporting LGBTQ+ and allied small businesses in Miami Dade county.
Emcee: Craig Stevens
Opening Performance by: Yoli Mayor
After Party with DJ Tracy Young

Award Categories

The Legend Award Nominees:
George Neary • CEO, Tours R Us
Allen Beck • Publisher, Fun Maps
David Whitaker • President and CEO, GMCVB
Mark Scott • Principal, Kaufman, Rossin & Co., P.A.

The Civic Impact Award Nominees:
Shane Yonemitsu - AHF
Morgan Mayfaire • Co-Founder and Executive Director, TransSocial
Joseph Zolobczuk • Executive Director, Yes Institute
Christoph Babka • Development Manager, SAVE
Gabriel J. Páez • Executive Director, Miami-Dade County LGBTQ Advisory Board

The Excellence in Business Leadership Award Nominees:
Elizabeth F. Schwartz • Founder, Elizabeth F. Schwartz, P.A.
Ralph Cutié • Director and CEO, Miami International Airport
Kelly Penton-Chacon • AVP, Corporate Communications, Carnival Cruise Line
Yosbel Ibarra • Co-Managing Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig

Lexi Goza • Owner, Lexi Goza State Farm

The Emerging Leader Award Nominees:
Ariel Trueba • City of Miami
Yianni Garcia • Principal Loan Officer, RateRight
Juan Felipe Barreto • Business Development Manager, DBCS

Daniel Chapman • Vice-President, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Vanessa Gonzalez • LGBTQ+ Liaison and Safe Space Coordinator

Performer of the Year Nominees:
DJ Tracy Young
Athena Dion
Mariel Epps
Yoli Mayor

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