The NAF Academies of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Empowering Future Tech Leaders: CIO Council of South Florida Awards Scholarships at 18th Annual State of the CIO

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. [...]

By | March 7th, 2024|Academies of STEM​, Awards|

Recognizing Excellence: Nominations Open for the 32nd Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award

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 [...]

By | August 31st, 2023|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Advisory Board, Awards|

Miami-Dade County Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Names Steve Adkins 2022 South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year

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 [...]

By | December 19th, 2022|Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, Advisory Board, Awards|

The 31st Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award Luncheon

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 [...]

Congratulations to Dr. Lupe Diaz FACTE Hall of Fame Inductee

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.