PALCUS is Proud to Announce the
2023 PALCUS Leadership Awardees

Maria Z. Carvalho
Community Service
The Portuguese Kids
Entrepreneurship
John Martins
Technology
Steven Piorro
Business
Michael Rezendes 
Journalism
Barry A. Costa Pierce 
Science
International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMAs)
Outstanding Organization
Gala Weekend Agenda
 

Friday, November 10, 2023
 
PALCUS Gala Welcome Reception
(Invitation and Members Attending Gala Only)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, FL
 
 
Saturday, November 11, 2023
 
PALCUS Members Only meeting
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, FL 

2022 Lusitanian Forum
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, FL
 
25th Annual Leadership Awards Gala
Cocktail Hour: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Awards Ceremony: 7:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, FL
2023 Gala Honorary Chair
Carolina Rendeiro
Honorary Consul of Portugal in Miami

2023 Gala Committee Collective Chair
PALCUS Executive Committee

Katherine Soares
Chair
Joe Santos
Vice-Chair
Anabela Dacruz-Melo
Secretary
Lisa de Medeiros Morris
Treasurer
Angela Simoes
Immediate Past Chair
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

The Annual Leadership Gala is the flagship fundraiser for our organization. Your generous support enables us to run programs such as: 

  • Endowment Fund
  • Heritage Portugal
  • Congressional Reception and Meetings on Capitol Hill
  • PALCUS Index National Survey
  • PALCUS National Scholarship Program
  • Internships in Portugal
  • For Your Information Webinars
  • PALITICUS Podcasts
  • Gateway National Database
  • National Elected Officials Database
  • The Lustanian Forum and much more....

The Awards Gala has been covered widely by Luso Americano, Tribuna Portuguesa, KSQQ Radio, SIC, RTPi, Rádio Voz do Emigrante, CCP Mundial, 
Comunidades USA Magazine, The Portuguese Times, O Jornal,
A Diáspora Macaense na América & Brazilian Post
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, FL50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Reserved Block of Rooms: Thursday (11/9) - Sunday (11/12) - Check out: 11/12
Standard Room: $289 plus tax and fees
 
​To make reservations:

NOTE: Cutoff date is October 27, 2023, for special PALCUS rate!
Did you enjoy this newsletter? Do you know about all the programs PALCUS offers our community? Please visit our website and become a member today! 
We can't do what we do without your support!
Contact Information

Website: www.palcus.org
Phone: 202-466-4664

9255 Center St., Suite 102
Manassas, VA 20110