About this Event
United HomeCare® will hold its 31st Annual Claude Pepper Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Pullman Hotel in Miami, Florida.
This event includes a networking hour with sponsorship exhibit and silent auction, luncheon, live auction, and awards ceremony.
For general questions or to further inquire about this event, please email [email protected].
2026 AWARD HONOREES
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Rudolph "Rudy" Moise, DO, JD
President and CEO
Comprehensive Health Center
Public Service Award - State Legislature
The Honorable Alex Rizo
Member, District 112
Florida House of Representatives
Thelma Gibson Community Service Award
Alonzo Mourning
Founder
Mourning Family Foundation
Corporate Service - Healthcare Award
Charlene Zein
Chief Executive Officer
Sunshine Health
Public Service Award - Local Government
The Honorable Dariel Fernandez
Tax Collector
Miami-Dade County
Philanthropic Contribution Award
Armando Fernandez
Director of External Affairs for Miami-Dade County
Florida Power & Light / NextEra Energy
Education & Advocacy Award
Miriam Singer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
2026 EVENT SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsors: FPL and Sunshine Gasoline Distributors
Platinum Sponsors: Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, Senator Rene Garcia, Sunshine Health, TD Bank, The Claude Pepper Foundation
The signature event benefits United HomeCare®, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization helping families care for their aging relatives and Miami-Dade’s most vulnerable older and disabled adults for 52 years.
United HomeCare reserves the right of refusal due to strict space limitations. Refunds will be provided if we become sold out.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pullman Miami Airport, 5800 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 10672.57











