The association also took the opportunity to rename its annual Lifetime Achievement award in honor of Lorenzo Luaces, a founding member and the only past-president to serve two terms. Mr. Luaces passed away in 2019. His wife Noris and two sons, Enrique and Lorenzo, Jr., were warmly greeted by the crowd as they received this year’s award.
Members, business leaders and public officials then listened to the Honorable Jose “Pepe” Diaz, county commissioner for District 12 and incoming chairman of the Miami-Dade County Commission.
After the luncheon the group moved to the famous Biltmore Cellar Club where they had an additional opportunity to network.