A B O U T I N T H E C O M PA N Y O F WO M E N
The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces’ In the Company of Women event has been recognizing the accomplishments of women in all professions throughout Miami-Dade County for more than 30 years. The event began as a means to unite and pay tribute to women from diverse backgrounds, and to this day continues to acknowledge women from all walks of life who demonstrate leadership, vision and responsibility to the community.
Past awardees have included salsa legend Celia Cruz; U.S. Congresswomen Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Frederica Wilson and Debbie Wasserman Schultz; philanthropist Adrienne Arsht; Grammy award-winning recording artist Gloria Estefan, as well as other women who have made enduring contributions in Miami-Dade.
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In the Company of Women awardees are selected by a panel of community leaders comprised of past winners and representatives from Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Department and members of the Miami-Dade Commission for Women. Winner will be recognized at the 33rd Annual In the Company of Women Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Coral Gables Country Club, 990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL, in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Join us as we celebrate these amazing women and recognize their contributions to this community. Tickets are on sale now!
Every March, in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and the Miami-Dade Commission for Women present the In the Company of Women Awards ceremony to recognize Miami-Dade County women leaders and their contributions to this community.
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We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 In the Company of Women Awards:
Mayor’s Pioneer Award
Penny S. Shaffer, PhD, Market President, South Florida, Florida Blue
Arts and Entertainment Award
Marjorie Hahn, Musical & Executive Director, South Florida Youth Symphony
Business and Economics Award
My “Maggie” Vo, CFA, Managing General Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Fuel Venture Capital
Communications and Literature Award
Nancy Ancrum, Editorial Page Editor, Miami Herald
Education and Research Award
Caroline A. Lewis, Founder & Senior Climate Advisor, The Cleo Institute
Government and Law Award – Elected
Honorable Eileen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 5
Government and Law Award – Non-elected
Darlene M. Fernandez, P.E., Assistant Director of Traffic Services, Traffic Signals and Signs Division, Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Health and Human Services Award
Loreen Chant, President and Chief Executive Officer, Health Foundation of South Florida
Science and Technology Award
Margaret A. Pericak-Vance, PhD, Director, John P. Hussman for Human Genomics and Executive Vice Chair, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation, Department of Human Genetics, University of Miami
Sports and Athletics Award
Caroline O’Connor, Chief Operating Officer, Miami Marlins
Young Professional Award
Loren Parra, Director of Public Affairs, The Miami Foundation
Community Spirit Award
Kerry-Ann Royes, CEO, YWCA South Florida
