Philanthropist of the Year Awards (SOLD OUT)
SocialMiami recognizes 2024's most inspiring and influential community leaders.
SocialMiami Congratulates
The Philanthropists of the Year
Next week, SocialMiami will host its first annual Philanthropist of the Year Awards, recognizing ten of the most influential and inspirational leaders in the community. SocialMiami is a media outlet covering philanthropy for more than 20 years, having partnered over the two decades with more than 800 non-profit organizations to publicize their missions, their galas and the individuals making each of those efforts successful. SocialMiami has become so skilled in its coverage, the outlet recently launched in Atlanta and is partnering with the major metropolitan daily newspaper there, the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The combination of continuously showcasing events, attending fundraisers, publishing articles and collaborating with both charity CEOs and committee members, says editor Brett Graff, is what provides SocialMiami with the panoramic view of Miami philanthropy and therefore the authority to select the people who this year will be recognized.
“Miami is a strong community and one filled with so many people who are highly dedicated to improving the lives of others,” says Graff. “But the honorees our team selected stand out for having an abundance of generosity, compassion and humanity. Each one most certainly works hard for the community, while also seeming to make philanthropy a privilege and a pleasure. We’re so proud to recognize each one.”
TRISH & DAN BELL
The Foundation for New Education Initiatives
YOLANDA & JEFF BERKOWITZ
Voices for Children Foundation
JENNI & JOSH COBA
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
SWANEE DIMARE
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
GERALD & JENNIFER GRANT
Baptist Health Foundation
LINDA LYNN LEVY
Ronald McDonald House Charities
LISA & VICTOR MENDELSON
Florida Grand Opera
ANA VEIGAMILTON & CECIL MILTON
Jackson Health Foundation
JENNIFER VALOPPI & CHRISTIAN de BERDOUARE
Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program
JENNIFER LOVE
Kristi House
Awards Ceremony
April 15, 2024 6:30 p.m.
Delilah
For tickets and sponsorship information
Dina Friedman
dina@socialmiami.com
305-981-0101 (office)
305-318-4313 (cell)
Originally from Coral Gables, Amy Brody Poliakoff studied Communications and Art History at the University of Miami. For over five years working in the arts in NYC, Amy worked for some of the most prestigious galleries including David Zwirner, Paul Kasmin, Leila Heller, and Bernaducci.Meisel. She also gained exposure to the arts community through her starring role on Bravo TV’s television series, Gallery Girls. After returning to Miami, Amy became sales director of Oliver Cole Gallery and pursued a master’s in journalism – once again at the University of Miami. She currently focuses her time on writing for a vast assortment of publications where she writes on topics from the arts to travel, business, fintech, lifestyle and profile pieces. She has written magazine cover and feature stories on notable subjects such as famed tennis player John Isner, political news commentator Kimberly Guilfoyle, the Milken Institute, celebrity chef Franklin Becker, and Jackie Segal, the Queen of Versailles. Philanthropy is a continued passion for Amy as she is an active member of the Beaux Arts charity which helps bring art education and appreciation to the South Florida community. She also enjoys giving her time to the American Red Cross and is an executive with the Women’s Cancer Research Foundation.
