Special Olympics Florida Celebrates Annual Athlete Awards In Miami
Special Olympics Florida hosted an elegant celebration for the Annual Athlete Awards in Miami. The attendance included five hundred influential guests.
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Special Olympics Florida celebrated its 6th Annual Athlete Awards at JW Marriott Marquis Miami on Sept. 22, presented by Plaza Construction. The celebration included a few familiar faces. Haute Living was a proud media sponsor for the special occasion alongside The Miami Herald. Telly Award winner Peter Miller of NBC Sports and Emmy winning journalist Maity Interiano of Univision co-hosted the extravagant event, with title sponsor Mass Mutual Miami. The chairpersons for the fundraiser were Louis Birdman, co-developer of Zaha Hadid’s prestigious One Thousand Museum property, and Birdman’s wife and philanthropist, Angela.
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The 2018 Athlete Awards provided a platform for Special Olympics Florida to sincerely acknowledge the numerous dedicated athletes, coaches, volunteers and community partners in Miami-Dade County. The event also raised awareness and funds for the county’s program which serves over 6,500 adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
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Photo Credit: World Red Eye
Photo Credit: Wold Red Eye The cocktail reception featured a silent auction that included a seven-day cruise for two, a FlexWheels membership, a Special Olympics Athlete’s original painting and many other splurge-worthy items.
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This year’s awards gala included five hundred of Miami’s most influential social and corporate leaders for a night filled with fun celebrations and live entertainment courtesy of University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and a special performance by Yoli Mayor. Guests enjoyed a three-course gourmet dinner and premium cocktails and wines provided by high-end suppliers like Bacardi, Tu-be Global Spirits and Don Bernardino Wines.
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Platinum Sponsors: David L. Singer Foundation; Event sponsors included Fedex, Sotheby’s Realty, PNC Bank, Littler Mendelson, Kaufman Rossin, Holland & Knight, Riviera Schools, Dadeland Animal Hospital, Famis, Inc., Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, Gulliver Schools, Carnival Cruise Lines, Bacardi, Eagle Brands, Tu-Be Wine & Spirits, and more.
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