Miami Science Museum Gala
Barbara & Bill Reese
Nicole & Edgar Lozano
Carlos & Amy Deupi, Brenda Nestor-Castellano, Bobbi Castellano
Chantal Gautreau, Francois Gagne
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Gillian Thomas
Dawn & Stephanie Gomez
Emilio & Marina Alonso-Mendoza, Veronica Vasquez, Willy Gomez
Jack Horkheimer, Sandy & John Batchelor
Jennifer & Jeff Pfleger, Jo Ellen Strump, Paula Fay
John & Lourdes Petricola
Brenda Nestor-Castellano, Paul & Swanee DiMare
Max, Paul & Rose Weiss, Alina & Richard Barensohn
MSM Staff
Ray & Ingrid Luengo, Paul Azan, Diana Dutcher
Scott Mater, Melissa Torrenti
Trish & Dan Bell
Victoria Hutks, Maria Beguiristain, Andria Hanley
Miami Science Museum celebrated its 60th Anniversary at a festive “Past, Present and Future” gala held at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Three honorees were given prestigious awards representing the evening’s theme. The Junior League of Miami received the Visionary Award for their contribution in founding the museum in 1949; museum trustee, Guillermo “Willy” Gomez, received the Miami Science Museum Award for laudable volunteerism; and Florida Power & Light received the Vanguard Award for their efforts in promoting and advancing the future of the museum. Co-Chairmen Brenda Nestor Castellano and Swanee DiMare worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the event, which garnered more than $400,000.
Photos by David Heischrek