Recognition

Awards & Honors

Michael Capponi has received numerous prestigious awards over the years for his continued humanitarian work both in the United States and around the world.

2020s

2024

Key to the City

City of Doral

2023

12 Good Men Honoree

Ronald McDonald House

2022

Citizen of the Year

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

2022

Jan Karski Medal

Republic of Poland

2022

Town of Surfside Proclamation

Town of Surfside

2022

Dade County Proclamation

Miami-Dade County

2021

Humanitarian Award

Angels for Humanity

2010s

2019

Humanitarian of the Year

Art Bodega Gala

2018

Key to the City of Miami

City of Miami

For Hurricane Irma & Maria Response

2017

Global Empowerment Mission Dedication Day

City of Miami Beach

April 8 declared GEM Dedication Day

2016

Philanthropist Award

Women In The Arts

2013

Tony Goldman Historic Preservation Award

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

2012

Honored for Work in Haiti

Make-A-Wish Foundation & The Edeyo Foundation

2011

Starfish Award

United Way

2011

Miami Magic Honoree

Junior League of Miami

2011

Humanitarian of the Year

Sustainatopia

2011

Honored for Work in Haiti

Fashion Miami

2011

Philanthropist of the Year

Shuzz

2010

Honorary Chairman

The Wellness Community

2010

Humanitarian Award

Miami International Fashion Week

2000s

2009

Community Partnership Award

Florida Campus Compact

2009

Power Player

Florida International Magazine

2009

Heart of Gold Sponsor

The Wellness Community

2008

Renovation Firm of the Year

Developers & Builders Alliance

2008

Community Excellence in Hospitality

March of Dimes

2008

Most Influential People in South Florida — Haute 100

Haute Living

Listed annually 2008–2024

2007

Changing Lives Award

Miami Rescue Mission

2007

Building Communities Award of Excellence

Developers & Builders Alliance

2004

American Red Cross Honoree

American Red Cross Greater Miami

2002

Fundraising Trailblazer

American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys

Notable Highlights

2018

Key to the City of Miami

Presented for Hurricane Irma & Maria response and relief operations.

2022

Jan Karski Medal

Awarded by the Republic of Poland for humanitarian work supporting Ukrainian refugees.

2022

Citizen of the Year

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce recognition for outstanding civic contribution and community leadership.