27th Annual Claude Pepper Awards

Photography by on May 12th, 2022 in Lifestyle

Miami, FL – May 12, 2022 – United Home Care® (a 501C3) has served clients in Miami-Dade County since 1973 with the sole mission of providing that helping hand to seniors. While most of our clients qualify for services under aging and healthcare programs, we frequently encounter service needs not covered by those programs. Annually individuals and corporations are recognized who have demonstrated leadership and compassion for the elderly and disabled inspiring others through their actions.

The sold out 27th Claude Pepper Awards Luncheon was led by Carlos Martinez, President and CEO and Jose K. Fuentes, Board Chairman and Emcee taking place at the Pullman Hotel, Miami, FL on May 12, 2022. The honorees included: Thelma Gibson Community Service Award: The Honorable Otis T. Wallace, Mayor Florida City, Corporate Service Award – Annette Franqui: Chair, AARP, Board of Directors Active Living Award – Luis Del Pozo: Consultant, Retired Business Development & Physician Relations, UM Media Service Award: Dr. h.c. Rachel Tourgeman & Dr. Alan Siber – Principals, On Point with Rachel Tourgeman, Community Builder Award: The Honorable Manolo Reyes – Commissioner, City of Miami, District 4, Corporate Service/Healthcare Award: Dr. Jack J. Michel, Founder Larkin Hospital, Public Service Award: Katherine Fernandez Rundle – State Attorney, Miami Dade County, Other powerhouse influencers included: Daniella Cava Levine, Miami Dade County Mayor, Jose Pepe Diaz, District 12, Chairman of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. Keynote Speakers: Rene Garcia, Miami Dade Commissioner District 13 Jeanette Nuñez, Lieutenant Governor of Florida.

Alba Michel, Martha Vega, Alan Silber, Rachel Tourgeman, Annette Franqui, Jack Michel, Luiz Del Pozo, & Otis Wallace

Alan Silber, Nercy Radcliffe, Rachel Tourgeman, Martha Vega, Alba & Jack Michel

Alan Silber, Rachel Tourgeman, Sharon Rogers, Patrise Tyson, & Chantal Archer

Alan Silber, Roger Lopez, Luis Del Pozo, & Rachel Tourgeman

Alan Silber & Rachel Tourgeman

Rachel Tourgeman & Jose Fuentes

Rene Garcia, Carlos Martinez, Jose Pepe Diaz, & Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Jose Pepe Diaz, Carlos Martinez, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, & Jose Fuentes

Jose Pepe Diaz, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Carlos Martinez, & Jose Fuentes

Rene Garcia, Jose Pepe Diaz, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Carlos Martinez, & Jose Fuentes

Jose Fuentes

Carlos Martinez, Jose Fuentes, Manolo Reyes, & Michelle Barton-King

Jose Fuentes, Carlos Martinez, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, & Michelle Barton-King

Blanca Ceballos, Carlos Martinez, & Jose Fuentes

Carlos Martinez & Jose Fuentes

Carlos Martinez

Jeanette Nunez

Rene Garcia

Jose Fuentes, Carlos Martinez, Alan Silber, Rachel Tourgeman, & Michelle Barton-King

Carlos Martinez, Jose Fuentes, Manolo Reyes, & Michelle Barton-King

Jose Fuentes, Carlos Martinez, Mauro Guerra, Sebastian Guerra, Annette Franqui, & Michelle Barton-King

Jose Fuentes, Carlos Martinez, Jack Michel, & Michelle Barton-King

Jose Fuentes, Otis Wallace, Carlos Martinez, & Michelle Barton-King

Jose Fuentes, Carlos Martinez, Luis Del Pozo, & Michelle Barton-King

Jose Fuentes, Carlos Martinez, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, & Michelle Barton-King

Jose Pepe Diaz, Rene Garcia, Jose Fuentes, Jeanette Nunez, & Carlos Martinez

Jose Pepe Diaz

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Manolo Reyes & Luis Del Pozo

Rene Garcia, Gretta & Carlos Martinez, Jose Pepe Diaz, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, & Jose Fuentes

Manolo Reyes, Alan Silber, Rachel Tourgeman, Otis Wallace, Carlos Martinez, Annette Franqui, Luis Del Pozo, Jose Pepe Diaz, & Jose Fuentes

Manolo Reyes, Alan Silber, Rachel Tourgeman, Otis Wallace, Jack Michel, Carlos Martinez, Annette Franqui, & Luis Del Pozo