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Sand in My Shoes®

This award honors the outstanding achievement of a single community leader in South Florida. Recipients have made significant contributions to the region, demonstrating a deep love and commitment to South Florida as the best possible place in which to live, work and play.

Sand in My Shoes

Recipients

  • Trish & Dan Bell (2024)
  • Alberto Ibargüen (2023)
  • Manuel D. Medina (2022)
  • David Lawrence Jr. (2021)
  • Penny Shaffer (2020)
  • Tony Argiz (2019)
  • Brian E. Keeley (2018)
  • Carlos A. Migoya (2017)
  • Patricia & Dr. Phillip Frost (2016)
  • Harve A. Mogul (2015)
  • Donna E. Shalala (2014)
  • Gloria & Emilio Estefan (2013)
  • Eduardo J. Padrón (2012)
  • Peter J. Dolara (2011)
  • Dr. Modesto A. Maidique (2010)
  • Adolfo Henriques (2009)
  • Sherwood M. “Woody” Weiser (2008)
  • Jayne & Leonard Abess (2007)
  • Jorge Pérez (2006)
  • Carlos J. Arboleya, Sr. (2005)
  • William O. Cullom (2003)
  • Armando Codina (2002)
  • Sue & Leonard Miller (2001)
  • Edward T. Foote II (2000)
  • Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin (1999)
  • Robert H. Traurig (1997)
  • Jim Batten (1995)
  • Congressman Dante Fascell (1994)
  • Congressman William Lehman (1993)
  • M. Anthony Burns (1991)
  • Martin Fine (1990)
  • Ted Hoepner, Jr. (1989)
  • R. Ray Goode & Leslie Pantin, Sr. (posthumously) (1988)
  • Dr. Luis Botifoll (1987)
  • Bill Colson (1986)
  • Hank Meyer (1985)
  • Charles I. Babcock, Jr. (1984)
  • Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. (1983)
  • Harry Hood Bassett (1982)
  • Lester Freeman (1981)