Hispanic Women of Distinction Launch 23rd Anniversary Celebrations

The event was established in 2001 by the late Erwin M. Vasquez, M.D., and his wife, Elaine.

More than 200 attendees recently convened at the Broward County Convention Center to unveil the honorees of the 2024 Hispanic Women of Distinction, a distinctive network of professionals in South Florida. This event is dedicated to empowering Latinas and recognizing the substantial impact of Hispanic-American women in the South Florida community. The event was presented by Visit Lauderdale .

“This annual celebration of community, culture and charity is one of the largest celebrations of Latinas in the U.S.,” says Elaine Miceli-Vasquez.

The sold-out luncheon to recognize the honorees, presented by Latina Style national magazine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in partnership with 40 corporate sponsors, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 30 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Conference Center. Attendees will be treated to a complimentary cocktail from “Tito’s Handmade Vodka” upon arrival and will have the opportunity to enjoy Latin entertainment, explore a dynamic business expo, indulge in a fantastic lunch and be entertained by a live performance from Brazilian Voices. The event will also feature a fantastic silent auction and raffles to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, which serves individuals living with MS in all 50 states and Puerto Rico from its single location in Fort Lauderdale.

This year, the Hispanic Women of Distinction honorees from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are:  Maribel Feliciano, Mary Sol Gonzalez, Christina D’Elousa Lambert, Yoly Magana-Valencia, Hon.Tarlika Nunez-Navarro, Susan Nyamora, Karina Pavone, Maria Planas, Rachel Eugenia Pinedo, Silvia Maria Quintana, Lourdes Sanchez-Breton, Sandra Noemi Torres and Latina Pioneer of the Year, Emily Marquez-Dulin and Up & Comer honoree, Tiffany Escobar.  

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