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The South Florida PBA Law Enforcement Awards Gala was the first of its kind in the greater Miami-Dade County area. As such, it set the standard for honoring law enforcement in South Florida.

Date : June 1, 2024

Created as a fun way to recognize the men and women of law enforcement, this elegant affair celebrates current officers, remembers those who have fallen and stands in solidarity with the surviving family members they left behind. Taking place each May, this special evening is a formal event that includes a sit-down dinner, an awards ceremony, live music and dancing. It is attended by approximately 1,000 guests, from law enforcement officers and their families, state officials and local government leaders, to members of the judiciary and residents of the South Florida community.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Love Fund, which assists officers and their families during times of need. The Love Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations are fully tax-deductible.

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: