2025 Sand In My Shoes honoring Ambassador Benjamin León, Jr.
Register NowOctober 9, 2025
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
1111 Parrot Jungle TrailMiami, 33132
The "Sand in My Shoes" Award is a prestigious accolade presented annually to exceptional individuals who have shown an outstanding commitment to improving the South Florida community. Established by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, this award celebrates those who have dedicated their time, resources, and passion to making a lasting impact on the region. Benjamin Leon's contributions embody the spirit of this honor, and we are excited to celebrate his achievements.
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Prior Sand in My Shoes® Award Honorees (1981-2024)
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Presenting Sponsors
In 1973, the Leon family’s medical center, Clínica Asociación Cubana (CAC) was granted the very first HMO license in the State of Florida (HMO-73-1). Benjamin Leon Jr. and his family founded Leon Medical Centers in 1996 and Leon Health in 2022, a new Medicare Advantage plan serving the unique needs of the Medicare community in Miami Dade count.
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private university with a public mission: to transform lives through education, research, clinical care, and excellence. For 100 years, the U has shaped the future through innovation, impact, and a commitment to service—celebrating a century of changing lives and building what’s next.
Miami Dade College serves 125,000 students across eight campuses in our community. Since opening our doors in 1960, we’ve educated generations who have helped build Miami into the vibrant, global city it is today. Learn more: mdc.edu.
Diamond Sponsors
BDO provides professional assurance, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first.
CareerSource South Florida provides comprehensive workforce solutions by helping businesses attract, train, and retain qualified talent, while connecting job seekers to meaningful employment opportunities. We serve as a vital link between employers and the workforce, delivering innovative employment and training services across the South Florida region
Jackson Health System is a nonprofit academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through its doors. Governed by the Public Health Trust, a team of citizen volunteers acting on behalf of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, Jackson Health System ensures that patient care is responsive to community needs and meets the highest standards of medical care.
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TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. by assets, providing over 10 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services.
Honorary Host Committee
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Trish and Dan Bell
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