Miami Today marked the 30th anniversary of its Book of Leaders last week with an unveiling event on the 24th floor of Northern Trust Bank at 600 Brickell Ave. About 150 invited guests attended to recognize the 52 people featured in the 2026 edition.
Business, civic and nonprofit leaders attended, along with officials from local and global governments. Many of the guests had been named Achievers in earlier years. Portraits of this year’s honorees were displayed in sequence as guests arrived.
The newspaper has recognized more than 2,200 leaders as Achievers since 1983. The publication says the honorees are chosen for their impact on the community and their service to it. Northern Trust Bank, which has worked with Miami Today on community projects, welcomed the crowd through senior vice president and senior wealth specialist Cristian LaCapra.
Musicians from the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired performed. Near the end of the evening, Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, one of this year’s honorees, sang an impromptu solo of “Contigo Aprendí” by Armando Manzanero.
Copies of the 2026 Book of Leaders and earlier editions are available through the Miami Today website or by calling (305) 358-1008.
