Emerald Gala

The Emerald Gala begins at 6:00 pm with a Social Hour and Silent Auction. The dinner starts promptly at 7:00 pm. The evening's flow includes entertainment and awards to our 2021 Emerald Gala Honorees. Hosted by Radio Personality Tamara G of 101.5 LITE FM.

COVID Protocols: Pre-event COVID Screening: All guests must complete this COVID screening survey. Please complete the survey before the event for the smoothest registration process.

If you have not completed the survey in advance, you will be asked to complete it at registration.

As always, please stay home if you have had any known exposures to COVID-19 (unless you have tested negative) or if you have been experiencing any symptoms.

Anyone who needs to cancel for this reason will receive a full refund and can tune into the live stream of the gala.

Masks Strongly Suggested: If you are indoors at any time, masks will be strongly suggested, so please bring one with you.

Social Distancing Cues: As we know, our guests have varying levels of comfort and risk factors, we will work to facilitate a positive and comfortable experience for everyone.

If you are not vaccinated, please consider staying masked throughout the event.

Hand Sanitizer: Will be readily available.

Our Awards Ceremony: We are so excited to celebrate some very extraordinary people and projects with you!

Attire: This is a great night to show off your business or formal wear in shades of green!

Dinner Menu: The caterer for the gala is Garden of Soulfood

• Meatballs
• Seafood Rice
• Shrimp Kabobs
• Glazed Chicken
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Garden Salad
• Cheese and Cracker Boards
• Fresh fruit and Vegetable Cups
• Assortment of Desserts

Awards and Honors: We'll be honoring 5 awardees at the Emerald Gala

Emerald Award: William R. Kenan Charitable Trust

Legacy Award: Mr. T. Willard Fair, Urban League of Greater Miami

Luminary Award: Mr. Trabian Shorters, BMe Community

Vanguard Award: Dr. Paula Hopkins, PepsiCo

Beacon Award: AT&T

Special Honor for their service to Affirming Youth Foundation, Inc.

1. Dr. Alyssa Rothenberg
2. Mr. Anthony Jackson
3. Mr. William Aristide
4. Ms. Allision Aristide
5. Mr. Clinton Neilly
6. Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
7. Dr. Maurice Fuller
8. Dr. Tangier Scott
9. Mr. Terrell Forney
10. Mr. Peter Ortega
11. Mr. Josh Ward
12. Dr. Donnie Hale

Special Acknowledgements

1. City of Miami Mayor's Office, Francis X. Suarez
2. City of Miami Board of Commissioners
3. City of Miami Commissioner, Jeffrey Watson, District 5
4. City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department
5. Miami-Dade County Mayors Office, Daniella Levine Cava
6. Miami-Dade Commissioner, Keon Hardemon, District 5

Huge Thanks to our Sponsors: We would like to thank our sponsors for their support, Commissioner Jeffrey Watson, District 5, City of Miami; City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department for their support. We look forward to celebrating with all of you!

Event Live Stream

You can tune into the live stream of our awards ceremony and celebrate with us! Just follow this link at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11th, and you can enjoy our awards ceremony from home. Thank you!

Host or Publisher Jonathan Spikes