The American Red Cross recently honored 11 outstanding women with prestigious Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards during a luncheon on February 3 at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami.

The honorees serve as exceptional examples of the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross. “Spectrum” refers to the impact these women have on a broad scope of community life and also reflects the spectrum of cultures represented in our community.

Ileana Bravo served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the awards, which were chaired by Phillis Oeters. Swanee DiMare was the honorary chairman. Ms. Bravo also narrated a video tribute to each of the Spectrum honorees which was produced by Josie Goytisolo with the help of Multivision Video and Film.

2011 American Red Cross Spectrum Awards for Women

The 2011 Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Award for Women honorees are:

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida Philanthropy Award
Tracy Mourning

Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen's Award
Yolanda Berkowitz

Cervera Real Estate Ambassador Award
Alex Villoch

Bank of America Cultural Award
Debra Scholl

J. N. McArthur Foundation Education Award
Rochelle Baer

Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra Entrepreneurial Award
Mayda Cisneros

Baptist Health of South Florida Healthcare Award
Andrea Ivory

Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association Hospitality Award
Kimberly Wilson

The Ethel and W. George Kennedy Family Foundation
Volunteerism Award
Bella Goldstein

Barbara Nelson Red Cross Service Award
Mona Adams

Swanee and Paul DiMare Youth Award
Cristina Hernandez