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Jan 12, 2026
Miami invites its people to write the city into the public square
O, Miami, SWWIM, and Elevate Miami launch “Sonnet Boom,” turning personal love of place into a shared civic ritual.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Jan 4, 2026
Three Miami groups win $25,000 awards for work on housing, education and climate
Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards and will each receive $25,000 to further their work in three major areas of need in Miami: housing, education, and climate.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Jan 4, 2026
26 Miami groups were shortlisted for a $25,000 award. Here’s who they are
Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards.
News – AP NEWS
Dec 8, 2025
Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup
The Associated Press featured Elevate Cities alongside Michael Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies as a new people-powered model for restoring civic pride and belonging in our cities.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Nov 20, 2025
Foundation picks its first group of civic winners. They ‘represent the best of Miami’
Ensuring a better tomorrow is part of what the Elevate Prize Foundation champions: young community changemakers who foster positive change and growth in their hometowns.
Article
Oct 17, 2025
How it Happens: The Elevate Miami Awards Nominations
Every year, neighbors, leaders, and changemakers nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for their impact. Learn about the process, discover past highlights, and nominate a hero you know!
News – MIAMI HERALD
Jan 4, 2026
Three Miami groups win $25,000 awards for work on housing, education and climate
Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards and will each receive $25,000 to further their work in three major areas of need in Miami: housing, education, and climate.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Jan 4, 2026
26 Miami groups were shortlisted for a $25,000 award. Here’s who they are
Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards.
News – AP NEWS
Dec 8, 2025
Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup
The Associated Press featured Elevate Cities alongside Michael Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies as a new people-powered model for restoring civic pride and belonging in our cities.
News – MIAMI HERALD
Nov 20, 2025
Foundation picks its first group of civic winners. They ‘represent the best of Miami’
Ensuring a better tomorrow is part of what the Elevate Prize Foundation champions: young community changemakers who foster positive change and growth in their hometowns.
Press Release
Jan 12, 2026
Miami invites its people to write the city into the public square
O, Miami, SWWIM, and Elevate Miami launch “Sonnet Boom,” turning personal love of place into a shared civic ritual.
Article
Oct 17, 2025
How it Happens: The Elevate Miami Awards Nominations
Every year, neighbors, leaders, and changemakers nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for their impact. Learn about the process, discover past highlights, and nominate a hero you know!
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