2026 Miami Beach Hispanic Heritage Awards
Oct 20, 2026
Starting: 6:00 PM
Miami Beach residents, public servants and business leaders are recognized for contributions spanning education, the arts, community service and youth leadership. Presented by the City of Miami Beach on Tuesday, October 20, the ceremony at Ole Ole Steakhouse on Lincoln Road honors 13 recipients selected by the Miami Beach Hispanic Affairs Committee.
The 2026 honorees are:
- Adult Contributing to Youth – Fire: Sofia Rodriguez
- Artist: Abraham Fernandez, in memoriam
- Educational Excellence: Cristina Ugalde, Ph.D.
- Hispanic-Owned Business: Vilma Quintana, D.D.S.
- Humanitarian – Public Service – Police: Officer Melissa Rosa
- Lifetime Achievement: Maria Hidalgo, Ph.D.
- Outstanding Hispanic Member: Yamilet Hernandez Sanchez
- Public Service – Government: Assistant City Managers Maria Hernandez and David Martinez
- Public Service – Fire: Jessica Lopez
- Public Service – Police: Sergeant Roger Martinez and Officer Elizabeth Rodriguez
- Youth Leadership: Jennifer Aleman
The Hispanic Affairs Committee advises the Miami Beach City Commission and city administration on matters affecting the local Hispanic community.