2020 Diamond Awards | Virtual Program

2020

Diamond Awards Celebrating all that Sparkles About Local Business!

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- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020 | 11 AM | HOSTED VIRTUALLY -

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were created in 1997 by our Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce to honor the luminous success of local businesses. As our Chamber’s most prestigious awards program, the Diamond Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of businesses throughout Miami-Dade County.

The companies nominated are judged on various criteria: excellence in business, corporate social responsibility, customer service, workplace environment and new to this year’s criteria, the COVID-19 pivot.

These attributes show a commitment to providing exceptional products and services, while accepting the responsibility to address the many needs in our community, as well as their ability to adapt to an everchanging business environment.

This year, the Chamber’s Diamond Awards are celebrating our 23rd anniversary by honoring finalists in the following categories: Diamond-in-the-Rough, Outstanding NonProfit Organization, Outstanding Small Business, Outstanding Hospitality/Restaurant Entity, Outstanding Green Businesses, Outstanding Law Firm, Outstanding Woman-Owned Business, Outstanding FamilyOwned Business, Outstanding Healthcare Organization, Outstanding Large Business.

And most significantly, we will pay special tribute to Dr. Penny Shaffer with our Business Leader of the Year Award and Jae’s Jewelers with our Chairman’s Vanguard Award!

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Diamond Awards

Thank You to our Sponsors

- PRESENTED BY -

- SUPPORTING SPONSORS -

Special Thanks to...

- OUR JUDGES -

Brian Barakat

Alina Menendez

Eric Gros-Dubois

David Pruna

Chairman | Barakat + Bossa

American Airlines

EPGD Business Law

CenterState Bank

Frank Fernandez

Carolina Rendeiro

CenterState Bank

Past Chair | Connect2Global, LLC

Veronica Majano

Francesca Madeo Valdes

Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

City of Coral Gables

Diamond Awards Preview

Sponsor Presentation & Introduction of Judges

2020 Diamond Awards Unveiling: Diamond-in-the-Rough Award Presented by Mayor Raul Valdes-Fauli Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Award Presented by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Small Business Award Presented by Eric Gros-Dubois, EPGD Business Law Chairman’s Vanguard Award Presented to Jae’s Jewelers Outstanding Hospitality/Restaurant Award Sponsored & Presented by Coral Gables Magazine Sustainable Businesses Special Recognition Presented by Vice-Mayor Vince Lago Musical Interlude Abigail Jones, Senior at School for Advanced Studies 2020 Business Leader of the Year Award Honoree Presented to Dr. Penny Shaffer, Florida Blue Outstanding Law Firm Presented by Brian Barakat, Chairman Outstanding Woman-Owned Business Sponsored by FemCity

Outstanding Family-Owned Business Sponsored & Presented by CenterState Bank Outstanding Health Care Entity Sponsored by UHealth Outstanding Large Business Sponsored & Presented by CenterState Bank Acknowledgment of Winners & Sponsors Closing Remarks & Farewell

Run of Show

Welcome to our Sparkling Gems!

Diamond-in-the-Rough Organization

Outstanding Non-Profit

Awarded to a company less than three-years old

Sponsored By:

The finalists are...

ComicKids Dora’s Bakery & Bistro Jelly Places

Awarded to a non-profit organization serving South Florida Presented By:

The finalists are...

Be Strong International, Inc. Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Humane Society of Greater Miami

The Edward Beiner team congratulates the Debowsky Design Group for being nominated as a Diamond Award finalist in the Outstanding Small Business category.

The illustrious recognition is well deserved!

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Congratulations!

To All The Diamond Award Nominees For Reservations, please call 786.580.3731 . Hotel St. Michel - 162 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables

Congratulations Camillus House and Staff on your nomination as the 2020 finalist for the Coral Gables Chamber Diamond Awards Outstanding Large Business. A well deserved recognition for all your hard work, dedication and passion to help those in need.

Here’s to another 60 years of service!

The Lowenthal’s & Angelo’s

Outstanding Small Business

Awarded to a company with less than twenty-five employees

Presented By:

Eric Gros-Dubois

Executive Committee Member & EPGD Business Law

The finalists are...

Beat Culture Brewery Debowsky Design Group DLE Legal

Jae’s Jewelers was founded in 1945 by watchmaker

He began his career by repairing watches for one dollar and for an additional twenty-five cents, he would sell you a brand new leather watch band.

Today, Jae’s Jewelers is celebrating their 75th anniversary as a family-owned business, spending all of these years in The City Beautiful.

Current owner Bruce “Jae” Hornik has been part of the Jae’s Jewelers team since 1972. A GIA-certified Gemologist and one of the city’s most knowledgeable jewelers, Bruce is known for his commitment to his customers, calling many of them personal friends.

Now entering into the family’s third generation of ownership, Jillian Hornik is a Graduate Gemologist and one of the familiar faces you will see upon entering their Miracle Mile showroom. As President of the Business Improvement District’s Board of Directors, Jillian has made her presence known in The City Beautiful.

Jae’s Jewelers was built upon the foundation of quality and service excellence, two standards that they still hold true today.

It is our honor to present them with our Chamber’s Chairman’s Vanguard Award, celebrating the longevity, commitment to excellence, innovation in their industry and extraordinary service.

Chairman’s Vanguard Award

George Hornik. After serving in World War II, George discovered his passion for watchmaking while living in Colorado.

Presented By:

Outstanding Green Business

Outstanding

Hospitality/Restaurant

Awarded to a hospitality / service industry entity

The finalists are...

THesis Hotel Travel by Design Zucca Miami

Honoring companies who have met the City and Chamber’s rigorous Green Business Certification program standards

Presented By:

The honorees are...

Avion Auto Spa Jelly Places Lovett University of Miami

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Jae’s Jewelers

THEY SAY IT’S LONLEY AT THE TOP

CONGRATS To all the 2020 Diamond Awards Finalists!

DECEMBER 2020

FOUR PAWS UP TO THE

OUTSTANDING WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS COME COME TOGETHER TOGETHER

FINALISTS:

TB Media Group Equipaws Pet Services Miami Fine Arts Academy

In support of the best business community!

SUPPORT SUPPORT LOCAL! LOCAL!

Make the holidays even more merry and bright with gifts from local businesses!

Prior to joining Florida Blue in 2006, Shaffer had a distinguished 26-year

career as a senior executive Market President | Florida Blue

at AT&T, holding positions in sales, service, quality management and global operations.

She has lived and worked around the world.

Penny Shaffer, Ph.D.

Shaffer is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the 2020 Sand in my Shoes Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. She also has been honored in recent years for her leadership and service by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Beacon Council of Miami-Dade, PBS South Florida, United Way of Miami-Dade, Orange Bowl Committee, South Florida Business Journal and many other organizations.

She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Frostburg University and an International Executive Master of Business Administration from Fordham University.

She also holds a Ph.D. in International Business Administration from Kennedy-Western University.

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She serves on the boards of more than a dozen area community, civic and professional organizations. She is a frequent speaker on issues of healthcare, leadership, sales and civic engagement. In addition, she is an adjunct professor at the University of Miami Herbert Business School and serves on its Health Sector Management and Policy advisory board.

Business Leader Year Award

Penny Shaffer is the Florida Blue market president for South Florida. In this role, Dr. Shaffer is responsible for the company’s business operations in an 8-county region from the Keys north to the Treasure Coast.

Florida Blue is a tra

Florida Blue congratulates Penny Shaffer, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business Leader of the Year.

We are proud to support the Coral Gables Chamber as part of our ongoing commitment to helping the people and businesses of our community achieve better health.

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ade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc., an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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Woman Owned Business

Outstanding Law Firm Outstanding

Awarded to an exemplary legal practice in Greater Miami

Presented By:

Brian Barakat

Chairman, CGCC Barakat + Bossa

The finalists are...

Casal & Moreno, P.A. Pita Weber Del Prado Tolley & Tolley

Awarded to a company owned and operated by a woman

Presented By:

The finalists are...

Equipaws Pet Services Miami Fine Arts Academy TB Media Group

- ON BEHALF OF THE -

WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE OUR ESTEEMED MEMBERS, FRIENDS & COLLEAGUES ON THEIR RECOGNITION AS DIAMOND AWARDS FINALISTS:

BEAT CULTURE BREWERY Outstanding Small Business

CASAL & MORENO, P.A. Outstanding Law Firm

COMIC KIDS

Diamond-in-the-Rough

DEBOWSKY DESIGN GROUP Outstanding Small Business

DLE LEGAL

Outstanding Small Business

Family Owned Business Organization

Outstanding Health Care

Outstanding

Awarded to a company that is owned and operated by a family

Sponsored By:

The finalists are...

Barlop Business Systems Intermedia Touch, Inc. Jaxson Maximus

Awarded to an orgnization that helps facilitate the overall health and wellness of our community Presented By:

The finalists are...

Choice MD Kidz Medical Services OsteoStrong

2020 Diamond Award Finalist

Congratulations!

At WRK LAB, we focus on your business, while you focus on your business. We create innovative spaces, wherever work happens by providing high quality office, education and healthcare products and first-class customer service experiences.

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Congratulations

To the entire Camillus House family for being recognized as a finalist in the Outstanding Large Business category of the 2020 Diamond Awards!

For more than six decades, you and the team have provided relentless support and care for Miami-Dade County’s homeless community.

All the very best! Your friend & colleague,

Albert R. Molina

Vice Chairman | Board of Directors Camillus House

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At Debowsky Design Group we design exquisite homes that are tailored to how you use each space in your house. We provide an extraordinary approach to architecture and interiors that elevates the way you live.

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Berger Singerman congratulates Camillus House for being recognized by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Diamond Awards in the Large Award category.

This is a great honor and we are thankful for the hard work and dedication of the Camillus House staff.

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PITA•WEBER•DEL PRADO

OUTSTANDING LAW FIRM FINALIST | DIAMOND AWARDS 2020 ISSUED BY THE CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“A Cut Above the Rest” Without a doubt, Coral Gables is a shining star among Florida’s cities. The lawyers at Pita Weber Del Prado are proud to be a part of this Brilliant Community and members of its Chamber of Commerce.

Our law firm’s slogan is “Commitment is Our Culture.” And at PWD, we truly “walk the talk.” Our partners and staff are committed to improving our community by feeding our brave first responders, raising money for the needy, and serving in local leadership roles, community charities and other local organizations.

As Personal Injury attorneys, we specialize in advocating for the great citizens of Coral Gables and its abutting communities. We are problem solvers who specialize in innovative, resilient solutions for the victims of personal injuries and wrongful death.

We are proud to be named as finalists in the category of Outstanding Law Firm. And we congratulate all of the other finalists.

PERSONAL INJURY • WRONGFUL DEATH • MEDICAL MALPRACTICE 9350 South Dixie Highway, Suite 1200, Miami, Florida 33156

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A Special Thank You to... Outstanding Large Business

Awarded to a company with more than twenty-five employees

Sponsored By:

The finalists are...

Camillus House Garcia Espinosa Miyares Rodriguez Trueba & Company CPA WRK LAB, Inc. - OUR PROGRAM ADVERTISERS -

Albert R. Molina Be Strong International Berger Singerman LLP CenterState Bank ChoiceMD Debowsky Design Group Edward Beiner Group EMM-Trace, Inc. Equipaws Pet Services Florida Blue

Gentleman’s Journal Jelly Places Jae’s Jewelers Kidz Medical LF Holdings LLC Pita Weber Del Prado Tolley & Tolley, P.A. Travel by Design WRK LAB Zucca Restaurant

Congratulations to all the honorees of the Coral Gables Chamber 2020 Diamond Awards.

We are proud to be a finalist.

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