ORGULLO HONORS Dinner Gala

2026 HONOREES

ORGULLO Honors Awards | October 2026 | Presented by Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU), 
Celebrating 5 Hispanic and/or Indigenous LGBTQI+ or allies, who have been 
exemplary in their contributions towards our South Florida Community. 

ROBBIE ELIAS | Latin Grammy winner, Robbie Elias is a singer/songwriter. Cuba. 
JOE GRANDA | Music Producer | For his contributions and artistic vision. Cuba. 
GIOVANNI FALCHETTI | International Pop star & LGBT Activist. Lives in CDMX. Chile.
YUVAL DAVID | Emmy-award winning actor, filmmaker, journalist, LGBT advocate and Jewish activist. D.C. 
YLAN CHREM | World traveler, gourmet explorer, and art enthusiast. IGLTA leader.  Peru. 
SHEVRIN JONES | Educator, politician & Florida Senator since 2022. LGBT Advocate.  Miami.

CURATED MENU
? Market Table and Feijoada Bar with seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, imported cheeses, smoked salmon, cured meats, Fogo feijoada (traditional black bean stew with sausage), seasonal soup, and more

?Selection of Fire Roasted Meats: Choices include: Picanha* (Prime part of the Top Sirloin), Alcatra* (Top Sirloin), Fraldinha * (Bottom Sirloin), Lombo (Pork), Linguica (Spicy Pork Sausage) & Frango (Chicken).                                                               *Does not Include Filet Mignon, Lamb Chops, Beef Ribs or Ribeye

? Traditional Brazilian sides of warm pão de queijo (cheese bread), crispy polenta, mashed potatoes, and caramelized bananas

? Beverages: Fountain Beverages, coffee and tea
? Two Drinks (Beer, Wine)
? Dessert: Key Lime Pie, Cheesebrulee, Chocolate Brigadeiro 

ALL ADDITIONAL BEVERAGES/ALCOHOL BASED ON CONSUMPTION 

Juan David Cruz, Founder and Creative Director, and Vanessa Guerrero, Business & Marketing Director, are the team behind Juan de la Cruz, a contemporary menswear label that challenges traditional notions of masculine dressing. Under Juan’s creative direction, the brand explores androgynous aesthetics and reinterprets the contemporary male wardrobe, balancing a strong conceptual identity with urban functionality. Influenced by art, subcultures, and individual expression, the label creates transgressive, eclectic, and versatile statement pieces designed to move beyond the runway and into everyday life. Leading business and marketing, Vanessa oversees commercial development, strategic partnerships, and brand positioning, connecting the label’s creative vision with new audiences and opportunities for growth.

 Juan David Cruz, fundador y director creativo, y Vanessa Guerrero, directora de Negocios y Marketing, conforman el equipo detrás de Juan de la Cruz, una firma de moda masculina contemporánea que desafía los códigos tradicionales del vestir. Bajo la dirección creativa de Juan, la firma explora la estética andrógina y reinterpreta el armario masculino contemporáneo, equilibrando una fuerte carga conceptual con funcionalidad urbana. Influenciada por el arte, las subculturas y la expresión individual, su propuesta se materializa en piezas de autor transgresoras, eclécticas y versátiles, diseñadas para trascender la pasarela e integrarse a la vida cotidiana. Desde el área de negocios y marketing, Vanessa lidera el desarrollo comercial, las alianzas estratégicas y el posicionamiento de la marca, conectando la visión creativa de la firma con nuevas audiencias y oportunidades de crecimiento.