The Legends Award Cocktail Reception and Ceremony is the Chamber’s signature celebration of legacy, leadership, and community. This annual event honors five outstanding individuals who uplift Miami’s LGBTQ+ and allied community and fosters visibility, connection, and economic empowerment. A portion of proceeds will benefit the MDGLCC Foundation, supporting LGBTQ+ and allied small businesses in Miami-Dade county.
Emcee: Craig Stevens
Opening Performance by: Yoli Mayor
After Party with DJ Tracy Young
Award Categories
Legend Award Nominees:
George Neary • CEO, Tours R Us
Alan Beck • Publisher, Fun Maps
David Whitaker • President and CEO, GMCVB
Mark Scott • Principal, Kaufman, Rossin & Co., P.A.
Civic Impact Award Nominees:
Shane Yonemitsu - Patient & Community Advocate, Pharma SR | Southern Region, AHF
Morgan Mayfaire • Co-Founder and Executive Director, TransSocial
Joseph Zolobczuk • Executive Director, YES Institute
Christoph Babka • Director of Development SAVE LGBT & Executive Director/Co-Founder, Men in Pink
Gabriel J. Páez • Executive Director, Miami-Dade County LGBTQ Advisory Board
Excellence in Business Leadership Award Nominees:
Elizabeth F. Schwartz • Founder, Elizabeth F. Schwartz, P.A.
Ralph Cutié • Director and CEO, Miami International Airport
Kelly Penton-Chacon • AVP, Corporate Communications, Carnival Cruise Line
Yosbel Ibarra • Co-Managing Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Lexi Goza • Owner, Lexi Goza State Farm
Emerging Leader Award Nominees:
Ariel Trueba • City of Miami
Yianni Garcia • Principal Loan Officer, RateRight
Juan Felipe Barreto • Business Development Manager, DBCS
Daniel Chapman • Vice-President, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Vanessa Gonzalez • LGBTQ+ Liaison and Safe Space Coordinator
Performer of the Year Nominees:
DJ Tracy Young
Athena Dion
Maryel Epps
Yoli Mayor
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Date and Time
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
6 - 7pm - Cocktail Reception
7 - 8pm - Awards Ceremony
8 - 10pm - Celebration After Party with DJ Tracy Young
Fees/Admission
$125 - Member
$150 - Future Member
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Contact Information
305-673-4440
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