Sunday, March 24, at Moca Café & Lounge in Miami, the Cultural Section of Consulate General of the Republic of Haiti in Miami, as part of activities for the month of women, has proceeded at a ceremony hosted by the famous Haitian singer, Émeline Michel, to the awarding of the "Beacon of Hope and Achievement Award" to 12 women to honor their creativity and professionalism in humanitarian and community activities. The ceremony was an opportunity to thank them and to enhance their contribution to the Haitian community.

In a friendly atmosphere, the Consul General of Haiti in Miami, François Guillaume II, accompanied by the Vice-Consul Guy François Jr., Head of the Cultural Section and Mr. Isson Joseph, Head of Community Services section have in turn presented the "Beacon of Hope and Achievement Award" to the following women :

- Gepsie Metellus (Sant La)

- Nadine Patrice (Operation Green Leaves, Inc)

- Paola Pierre (Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida - HACCOF)

- Major Franzia Brea-Burden (North Miami Police Department)

- Nadie Mondestin (Haitian Youth Community Center)

- Rasha Cameau (Haitian Ista)

- Marleine Bastien (Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami)

- Judith Joseph (Breakfast with Santa

- Kimberly Green (Green Family Foundation)

- Dr. Marie Etienne (Haitian American Nurses Association)

- Jenna Green (Project Medishare)

- Émeline Michel (renowned artist)

HL/ HaitiLibre