# City Commission Meeting Presentations and Awards 11.04.2026

The City of Miami Beach Commission’s presentations and awards meeting, held November 5, 2026 (with proclamations dated November 4), recognized local businesses, community organizations, city staff, and individuals. Awards honored Saon Kubano and Manolo for hosting World Cup visitors; the Sister Cities Committee for an arts and culture award; Advantage Yacht Charters for its 20th anniversary; Mount Sinai Medical Center staff member Jake Walner for helping save a patient’s life; and the city’s Marketing and Communications Department for its World Cup coverage. The Commission also proclaimed Celia Cruz Day in Miami Beach and recognized Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) for humanitarian work and disaster preparedness.

GEM described its international relief efforts and raised the prospect of partnering with the city on local hurricane-preparedness distributions; officials expressed support, but no funding, procurement, contract, or formal action was announced. The meeting consisted primarily of recognitions and proclamations, with no votes or procurement activity identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Sources
- [City Commission Meeting Presentations and Awards 11.04.2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej-zfTJqh44) - City of Miami Beach TV