In the Company of Women Awards

Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and the Miami-Dade Commission for Women, announces the winners of the 2025 In the Company of Women Awards:

  • Mayor’s Pioneer Award:
    Rachel Johnson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
    Dr. Marie O. Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, PNP, D.Min, PLNC, FADNL, Founder, Global Innovative Foundation

  • Arts and Entertainment Award:
    Jill Deupi, JD, PhD, Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator, Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami

  • Business and Economics Award:
    Christine Duffy, President, Carnival Cruise Line

  • Communications and Literature Award:
    Glenna Milberg, News Anchor/Reporter, WPLG/Channel 10

  • Education and Research Award:
    Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May, Director of the Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment, University of Miami

  • Government and Law Award – Elected:
    Honorable Micky Steinberg, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 4

  • Government and Law Award – Non-elected:
    Natalia Zea, Chief Public Policy and Engagement Officer, The Children’s Trust

  • Health and Human Services Award:
    Symeria T. Hudson, President and Chief Executive Officer, United Way Miami

  • Science and Technology Award:
    Dr. Janki Sharadkumar Bhimani, Assistant Professor and Director of Data Management Research Lab, Florida International University

  • Sports and Athletics Award:
    Kendra N. Bulluck-Major, Executive Director, Orange Blossom Classic

  • Young Professional Award:
    Vanessa Joseph, Esq., Elected City Clerk, City of North Miami

  • Community Spirit Award:
    Meg Daly, Founder and President, Friends of the Underline

Winners were honored during the awards ceremony and dinner on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., in honor of International Women’s Day and National Women’s History Month. This year the event returned to the beautiful Coral Gables Country Club, 990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL, and included an upscale cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and a delicious three-course surf and turf meal. 

View the 2025 In the Company of Women Awards program.

 

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