Armando Codina Honored with 2024 Community Impact Award

On October 23, 2024, the South Florida Business Journal’s Private 100 Dinner brought together the region’s top business leaders at the prestigious Indian Creek Country Club. The event, which featured CEOs from South Florida’s top 100 private companies, was a celebration of business excellence and community impact.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2024 Community Impact Award to Armando Codina, a distinguished figure in the South Florida business community. Melanie Dickinson, Publisher of the South Florida Business Journal, had the honor of presenting the award to Codina, recognizing his long-standing commitment to community development and philanthropy.

Armando Codina’s acceptance speech was a heartfelt reflection of his deep passion for giving back to the community. He emphasized that his success has always been intertwined with a mission to uplift and support the community. Codina’s projects, especially the transformative 250-acre in-fill development known as Downtown Doral, stand as testaments to his vision. Downtown Doral has become South Florida’s premier city center, embodying the principles of community-centric development that Codina and his daughter, Ana-Marie Codina, CEO of Codina Partners, champion.

Codina’s dedication to community impact is not just a professional endeavor but a personal mission shared with his family. His daughter, Ana-Marie, has been a pivotal partner in these efforts, ensuring that each project under Codina Partners not only meets business goals but also serves the greater good of the community.

The Private 100 Dinner was a fitting venue to honor Codina’s contributions, surrounded by peers who understand the importance of balancing business success with community responsibility. The evening was a celebration of leadership, vision, and the profound impact that dedicated individuals like Armando Codina have on South Florida.

As the event concluded, attendees were left inspired by Codina’s example, a reminder that true success is measured not just by financial achievements but by the positive change one brings to the community.

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