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South Florida PBA Law Enforcement Awards Gala

We eat, drink, and dance together — honoring the heroes of law enforcement with an unforgettable evening.

The night features:

  • Formal sit-down dinner
  • Awards ceremony
  • Live music & dancing
  • Attendance of ~1,000 guests including officers, families, state officials, local leaders, judiciary members, and community residents.

Cause:

All proceeds benefit the Love Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity that supports officers and their families during times of need. Donations are fully tax-deductible.

About the Event

The South Florida PBA Law Enforcement Awards Gala was the first of its kind in the greater Miami-Dade County area, setting the gold standard for honoring law enforcement in South Florida.
Created as a fun yet meaningful way to celebrate the men and women in uniform, this elegant formal evening honors current officers, remembers fallen heroes, and stands in solidarity with their surviving family members.

Event Details

  • Date: May 16, 2026
  • The PBA Hall, 10680 NW 25th St., Doral, FL 33712
  • Dress Code: Formal Attire
  • Highlights: Dinner, awards, music, dancing
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2023 Gala Winners

2023 CORRECTIONAL OFFICER OF THE YEAR - MIAMI-DADE CORRECTIONS OFFICER VALENCIA WHITE

2023 ARTHUR E. FELTON INVESTIGATIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD RUNNER-UP - MIAMI-DADE POLICE DETECTIVE GEMA ROA

2023 ARTHUR E. FELTON INVESTIGATIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD - SUNNY ISLES BEACH POLICE SERGEANT MARCELINO MARIABELLO

2023 ROOKIE POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR - NORTH MIAMI POLICE OFFICER JUAN GALLARDO

2023 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR FIRST RUNNER-UP - MIAMI-DADE POLICE OFFICER FRANCISCO MORENO

2023 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR RUNNER-UP - MIAMI-DADE POLICE OFFICERS EMANUEL WALTON III, MICHAEL MONTESINO, JUNIOR CLERVIL, JULIAN REYES, AND SERGEANT EDWARD WEBSTER

POLICE OFFICER OF YEAR - MIAMI DADE POLICE SERGEANT ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ AND DETECTIVE JONATHAN CASTELLANOS

2023 COMMUNICATIONS AWARD - MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S DISPATCHER SHANIKA WRIGHT

Citizen of the Year 2022

Correctional Officer of the Year 2022

Arthur E. Felton Investigative Excellence Award 2022

South Florida PBA Law Enforcement Awards 2022 - Police Officer of the Year Finalists, North Bay Village Sergeant Norlan Benitez and K-9 Officer Marcel Ascanio

South Florida PBA Law Enforcement Awards 2022 - Police Officer of the Year Winner, MDPD Officer Ricaurte Lugo

Rookie Police Officer of the Year South Florida PBA Law Enforcement Awards 2022, Bay Harbor Officer Mirtha Ortega

South Florida PBA Law Enforcement Awards 2022 - Police Officer of the Year Runner Up, North Miami Police Department Officer Nickerline Montina