Events
The Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame is one of the College’s most prestigious annual traditions. Each year, MDC proudly honors distinguished alumni from diverse fields who have made outstanding contributions to their professions and communities.
This signature event celebrates the accomplishments of these exceptional individuals—civic and business leaders who shape our community—while raising vital funds for student scholarships that support the next generation of Miami's leaders.
Congratulations to the 2026
Hall of Fame Inductees!
BUSINESS
U.S. Ambassador Bernie Navarro
U.S. Ambassador to the
Republic of Peru
U.S. Department of State
EDUCATION - HISTORIAN
Dr. Paul S. George
Resident Historian
Museum of Miami
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Mr. Joshua Pascual
Owner
Josh’s Premium Meats
HOSPITALITY
Mr. Emilio Cabrera
McDonald’s Franchise Owner
EC Management Corp
LAW
Ms. Beatriz Azcuy
Managing Partner, Miami Office
Sidley Austin LLP
NON-PROFIT
Ms. Kamila E. Pritchett
President & CEO
The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
PHILANTHROPY
Ms. Silvia Rios Fortun
President of Guardian Angels
Jackson Health System Foundation
PUBLIC SAFETY - FIRE
Chief Fernando Gomez
Chief Fire Officer
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
PUBLIC SERVICE
Senator René García
County Commissioner District 13
Miami-Dade County Board & County Commissioners
REAL ESTATE
Mr. Nestor J. Machado
President
Cawy Management Corp.
SPORTS
Coach Francisco J. Martin
Head Men's Basketball Coach
University of Massachusetts
TECHNOLOGY
Mr. Ernesto Arguello
Co-founder and Co-CEO
CanWe app by Social Navigation Society
Hall of Fame History
Since its inception in 2003, the Hall of Fame has inducted more than 400 extraordinary alumni.
Past inductees include actor Andy Garcia, Univision Host Lili Estefan, music industry legend Emilio Estefan, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz, journalists Belkys Nerey and Eliott Rodriguez, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Panama Kevin Marino Cabrera, Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres, former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Nat Moore, among many others.
Celebrate with us
Join us on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel for an unforgettable evening featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, and awards program.
We invite you and your organization to be a part of this premier event.
Loews Coral Gables
Hotel 2950 Coconut Grove Drive,
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Your Support Transforms Lives
By sponsoring the Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame, you become a champion of education and opportunity. Learn more about how your contributions can make an impact.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
Premier Sponsors
Featuring Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
American Airlines
BrightView Landscapes
Cawy Management Corp.
CircleIn
Florida Power & Light Company
Frank & Anya Martin Family
Jackson Health Foundation
Johnson Controls
Latin Builders Association
Miami United
DSR Wealth Management of Raymond James
Regions Bank
Rodriguez Architects, Inc.
Santander
Silvia Rios Fortun
Stobs Construction & Alleguez Architecture
Honoring Sponsors
ABM Education Solutions
Baptist Health
Canwe App by Social Navigation Society
D. Torr Construction
EC Management Corp
Educational Federal Credit Union - EdFed
Gale Miami Hotel & Residences
Marin and Sons
Metro-Dade Firefighters IAFF Local 1403
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Foundation
Office of Commissioner Ralph “Rafael” Rosado & Miami DDA
Pacific National Bank
Roo Capital
SAE Electrical Contractors
Sidley Austin LLP
Synergy General Contracting, LLC
TD Bank N.A.
After-Party Sponsors
C.A.P. Government, Inc.
Loop Capital Asset Management
Northern Trust
PCI, a Consertus company
Starquix
Past Inductees
We honor the remarkable individuals whose achievements, leadership, and dedication have earned them a place in our Hall of Fame.
Nominate Someone
Do you know someone who embodies the spirit of excellence, leadership, and community engagement? We invite you to nominate them for the Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame.