ORGULLO 16 GALA

ORGULLO HONORS Dinner Gala
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 6:30pm
FOGO DE CH ÃO, 836 1st St, Miami Beach, Fl.

Recipients are allies of the LGBTQ community, present & past that have made a positive mark & contribution and celebrate the good, noble & outstanding within our community, presented by Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida, with the generous support of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | EVENTOS

Thursday, Oct 1, 7pm
Art Exhibit with MIGUEL RODEZ
Scott Galvin Community Center

Friday, Oct 2, 7pm
NOCHE DE PIANO
Matias Cuevas, Jason Asbury
& JChris
Steinway & Sons, Coral Gables

Friday, Oct 9th, 7pm
NOCHE DE PALADAR
Open Mic, Food tastings,
Music, Drinks... El JARDIN INN, Miami

Friday, Oct 16th, 7pm
ORGULLO GALA
& HONORS 16 Awards
FOGO DE CHAO, South Beach

AUGUST - OCTOBER
SALSA DANCE CONTESTS
Dade & BROWARD

HAUNTED LIMA
Food & City Tour
Nov 30-Oct 2

SATO TAMASHIRO Director, Cámara de Diversidad, Perú | For her leadership and visibility across Perú, on behalf of the LGBTQI+ communities.
FAY ALBERNAS Media Personality, FayWhat! |For her outspoken voice and visibility, on behalf of women, fur babies, and the LGBTQI+ communities.
FRANCESCO DUBERLI Director, Survivors Pathway | For his outspoken voice and presence, on behalf of the LGBTQI+, Hispanic and other Miami-Dade communities.
CARIDAD MORO-GRONLIER Miami-Dade County 2025 poet laureate| For her outspoken voice and presence, on behalf of women, the LGBTQI+ Hispanic communities.
ALEX FERNANDEZ Miami Beach Commissioner | For his outspoken leadership and presence, on behalf of the LGBTQI+ and Hispanic communities.
TOMMY J MURELL Life coach & personal trainer| For his community Leadership through Faith, Wellness & Kindness, on behalf of the LGBQI+, Trans & Of Color communities.
JONATHAN PLUTZIK Owner, The BETSY Hotel | Community-based philanthropic work and commitment as allies to LGBTQI+ arts and culture.
DEBORAH PLUTZIK BRIGGS Programing director, the BETSY Hotel | Community-based philanthropic work and commitment as allies to LGBTQI+ arts and culture.
ELIAD COHEN Entrepreneur, DJ & media personality | For his outspoken leadership and presence, on behalf of the LGBTQI+ communities.
JESSICA LAM DJ & Trans community leader | For her lifelong leadership and visibility by example, for the LGBTQI+ communities.
KISHI MARTIN Community leader | For his leadership, positive energy & visibility, on behalf of the LGBTQI+, Caribbean & Of Color communities.
SCOTT HOLLAND Media & nightlife leader | For his voice, leadership & visibility, on behalf of the Hispanic, POC, & LGBTQI+ communities.
MORGAN MAYFAIRE TransSocial & Mayfaire Medical | For his outspoken voice and visibility, on behalf of healthcare, Transgender, Nonbinary, & LGBQI+ communities.
TONY MENDOZA Co Founder MyHollywood Pride | For his leadership and visibility, on behalf of the South Florida LGBTQI+ communities.
EDUARDO ANTONIO El Divo de Cuba | For his outspoken voice, artistry & presence, on behalf of the LGBTQI+ & Hispanic communities.
SHANNON GREENE | Freestyle Music Diva | For her lifelong voice, leadership and visibility by example, as an Ally for the LGBTQI+ & Of Color communities.