Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Award of Excellence

This award honors outstanding contributions to the development of the core of Miami business, recognizing individuals who embody unique and legendary leadership. It is named after Alvah H. Chapman, action-oriented visionary and Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce committee leader, who helped launch The Chamber’s New World Center.

 

Alvah H. Chapman Jr. - 10 Year Anniversary Video

Outstanding Individual: Ron Book

Outstanding Organization: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Outstanding Young Leader: Nitin Motwani

 

Award Categories

Individual

Organization 

Young Leader

 

Recipients

Individual:

  • Ron Book (2023)
  • Mitchell Kaplan (2022)
  • Mayor Maurice A. Ferré, Posthumously (2022)
  • William D. Talbert, III (2021)
  • Carlos Migoya (2019)
  • Ruth Shack (2018)
  • Alberto Ibargüen (2017)
  • Eduardo J. Padrón (2016)
  • Jorge Pérez (2015)
  • Mayor Manny Diaz (2014)

 

Organization:

  • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (2023)
  • Miami Heat (2022)
  • Camillus House (2021)
  • Knight Foundation (2019)
  • New World School of the Arts (2018)
  • Miami DDA (2017)
  • Swire Properties (2016)
  • The Miami Foundation (2015)
  • Miami Dade College (2014)

 

Young Leader:

  • Nitin Motwani (2023)
  • Mayor Francis Suarez (2022)
  • Frankie Ruiz (2021)
  • Jessica Goldman Srebnick (2019)
  • Susan Amat (2018)
  • Spencer Crowley (2017)
  • Alice Bravo (2016)
  • Matt Haggman (2015)
  • Brian Alonso (2014)

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