The prestigious 33rd Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award ceremony took place at the Hyatt Regency Miami, celebrating the exceptional contributions of leaders in the tourism industry. Established in 1991 by the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) Advisory Board, this award honors individuals who have significantly impacted the tourism community and the broader [...]
Coral Reef Senior High has won the Sanford I. Weill Academy of Excellence Award for the Academy of Business and Finance. This is the sixth time a program from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has received this award since its inception in 2013. The academy received this award at the NAF Next 2024 conference. The Sanford I. [...]
NAF recognized Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) educators and career academies for their outstanding efforts in preparing students for future careers at its annual conference in Orlando this summer.This annual professional learning conference brought together leaders from education, business, and the community to share insights, best practices, and innovations within the NAF network. Several M-DCPS educators and [...]
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) will be adding seven new Distinguished Academies to its established list of Distinguished NAF career academies. M-DCPS leads the nation with a total of 45 Distinguished NAF career academies, more than any other district in the country. Miami Norland Senior High Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Miami Southridge Senior High Academy of [...]
At the 18th Annual State of the CIO event held on Tuesday, March 5, 2023, four exceptional students were honored with $1000 scholarships from the CIO Council of South Florida. This esteemed award ceremony not only provides valuable learning and networking opportunities but also serves as a crucial platform for nurturing the next generation of technology leaders. [...]
Miami-Dade County, known for its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, is gearing up to honor the trailblazers of the travel and tourism industry. The 32nd Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award, presented by the esteemed Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board (AOHT), is back, and the nomination window is officially open!Established in 1991 [...]
The Advisory Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) is delighted to announce that Steve Adkins, President of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) was named South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year at its Annual Awards Luncheon held December 15th at the Hyatt Regency Miami. More than [...]
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board, made up of hospitality & tourism leaders in Miami-Dade County established the South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award in 1991. The South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award is presented annually to the leader who has made significant contributions to the tourism community - and the [...]
On July 20th at the Florida Association for Career and Technical Education State Conference, Dr. Lupe Ferran Diaz, M-DCPS CTE Executive Director, was inducted into the Florida ACTE Hall of Fame.
