The LBA’s 36th Annual Awards Luncheon took place at the beautiful Hilton Miami in Downtown. This year, more than 800 guests attended the awards.
Florida Governor Rick Scott took the stage to congratulate this year’s sponsors and nominees. Latin Builders Association Board of Directors and Members also took the opportunity to endorse Mayor Carlos Gimenez in Miami-Dade mayoral race.
Hosting this year’s luncheon was Univision anchor and reporter, Sandra Peebles.
Latin Builders Association Awards Luncheon Winners are listed below:
LBA Director of the Year, Ralph Jimenez, ExcalaMarketing
LBA Junior Director of the Year, Nick Siegfried, Siegfried, Rivera, Hyman, Lerner, De La Torre, Mars, & Sobel, P.A.
LBA Lifetime Achievement Award, Benjamin Leon, Jr, Leon Medical Center
LBA Member of the Year, TD Bank
Elected Official of the Year, Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Miami-Dade County
Public Administrator of the Year, Art Noriega, Miami Parking Authority
Governmental Agency of the Year, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
Philanthropist/Philanthropic Company of the Year, Miami Community Foundation
Governmental Relations/Consulting Firm of the Year, Ballard and Partners
Media Personality of the Year, Oscar Haza
General Contractor of the Year, John Moriarty & Associates
Engineering Contractor of the Year, MCM
Engineering Design Form of the Year, M2E Consulting Engineers
Architectural Design/Interior Decoration Firm of the Year, Cabrera Ramos Architects
Real Estate Sales Firm of the Year, Real Estate Sales Force
Specialty Trade Contractor of the Year, Aurora Plumbing Group
Landscape Contractor of the Year, VisualScape
Shell/Concrete/Masonry Contractor of the Year, Tekton Construction Corporation
Building Materials Firm of the Year, Rosen Materials
Debris Removal/Demolition/Waste Firm of the Year, Lopefra Corporation
Equipment Rental Firm of the Year, Herc Rentals
Bank of the Year, Marquis Bank
Real Estate Developer of the Year, AHS Development Group
Law Firm of the Year, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Insurance Services Firm of the Year, AON International Inc.
Accounting Firm of the Year, Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors & Accountants
Mortgage Broker of the Year, Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.
Mortgage Lender of the Year, Florida Community Bank
Public Relations of the Year/Social Media, Pinta
Marketing Firm of the Year, Influence Communications
Financial Services Firm of the Year, Principal Financial Group
Furniture/Office Equipment Firm of the Year, Pradere Office Products
Printing Services Firm of the Year, YBC Printing
Automotive/Transportation Services Firm of the Year, Rechtien International Trucks, Inc.
Leisure & Entertainment Services Firm of the Year, Ticket Hungry
Utility Provider of the Year, AT&T
Development of the Year, Serenity Homes By: Lennar
Corporate Partner of the Year, Home Depot Pro
Affordable Housing Developer of the Year, Atlantic Pacific Communities
Design of the Year, Park Square Aventura By: Zyscovich Architects
Auditor of the Year, Sotolongo & Associates, P.A.
Leadership of the Year, Melissa Tapanes Llauhes
CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year, Luis Garcia, Adonel