6 pm Cocktail Reception
7 pm Dinner & Awards
9 pm Music & Dancing
Festive Cocktail Attire
This year’s signature Awards Gala, Americas the Beautiful, invites you to an unforgettable evening at The Salamander Hotel, where handcrafted cocktails, live music, and the pulse of Latin dancing come together in celebration of the artists shaping tomorrow. All in support of The OA Artist Fellowship Fund, which opens doors for rising creative leaders across the Western Hemisphere and beyond to build world-class careers that move, inspire, and transform lives.
Named for the iconic award statue of ascending steps designed by renowned Spanish sculptor Juan Garaizabal, The Gateway to Greatness Awards are presented each year to distinguished leaders whose contributions to humanity embody the values of the timeless Hero’s Journey.
American Businesswoman
Sheila C. Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, TV/film, the arts and humanitarian causes. Ms. Johnson is known as a TV pioneer, having been a founding partner of Black Entertainment Television (BET).
Luxury Business Leader
Coralie Charriol is a Franco-American designer and business leader, serving as CEO, Chairwoman, and Creative Director of Charriol, the watch and jewelry house founded by her father, Philippe Charriol. She leads the brand’s global strategy and creative direction, blending craftsmanship with modern elegance.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Venezuelan politician and activist. She co-founded citizen rights groups focused on election transparency, served in the National Assembly, and leads the opposition party Vente Venezuela. Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts promoting democratic rights and a peaceful transition to democracy in her country amid severe political repression.
Business Leader & Philanthropist
Adrienne Arsht is an American business leader and philanthropist whose influence spans finance, the arts, and global public life. A former executive at Stifel Financial Corp., she is renowned for her transformative support of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami and for advancing global initiatives through the Atlantic Council.
Composer and Filmmaker
Academy Award-winning American filmmaker, composer, and pianist. He has scored projects like Green Book, Bridgerton, and King Richard, blending classical, jazz, and contemporary styles.
Argentina Azerbaijan
Belize (OAS)
Canada (OAS)
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Greece
Guatemala Guatemala (OAS)
Honduras (OAS)
Kazakhstan
Jamaica
Latvia
Mexico
Slovenia
Panama Panama Panama Panama
Poland
United States United States Michigan
Uruguay
Global Fashion Icon
Founder & Creative Director
The US Supreme Court
Associate Justice
Grammy-winning violinist
Avery Fisher Career Prize
President InterAmerican Development Bank
Secretary General
Organization of American States
Global Fashion Icon
Founder & Creative Director
The US Supreme Court
Associate Justice
Grammy-winning violinist
Avery Fisher Career Prize
President InterAmerican Development Bank
Secretary General
Organization of American States
Global Humanitarian Chef
James Beard Prize
ELLE Magazine
Editor-in-Chief
American Jazz icon
Grammy-winning trumpet
CNN Español
Commentator
Special Olympics Chairman Presidential Citizens Medal
TV Azteca
Nightly News Anchor
Musical Director | Colombia
Voice | Venezuela
Drums | Chile
Bass | Brazil
Guitar | Venezuela
Piano | Colombia
Violin | Cuba & Venezuela
Awards Gala Lead
Event Manager
