Miami, FL – Yvette N. Harris, founder and CEO of Harris Public Relations, was awarded the prestigious Arts and Cultural Tourism Award at the 2025 Serving the Arts Awards, presented by the Arts & Business Council of Miami in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
This distinguished award recognizes an artist, leader, organization, or company that demonstrates outstanding innovation and impact at the intersection of the arts and cultural tourism.
A public relations veteran and master storyteller with more than 25 years of experience, Harris has long championed diverse cultural narratives and elevated the voices of Black and Brown communities. Through her company, Harris Public Relations, she has spearheaded transformative campaigns for prominent cultural institutions and events including Miami MoCAAD (Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora), Island SPACE Caribbean Musuem,Art Prevails Project, Miami Carnival, the Museums Association of the Caribbean, and the American Black Film Festival.
Beyond her professional work, Harris is deeply engaged in civic leadership. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she also chairs the Multicultural Tourism & Development Committee. Yvette also regularly participates on the Miami-Dade County Community Grant Review Panel and served as a 2025 Community Advisor for The Miami Foundation’s Community Grants program.
She is also the current President of the PTSA at New World School of the Arts High School, further reflecting her commitment to education, mentorship, and cultural advocacy in Miami.
The award was presented during a celebratory ceremony at the historic Actor’s Playhouse on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. The event also marked the 40th anniversary of the Arts & Business Council of Miami, a milestone celebration honoring four decades of championing the region’s creative economy. This year’s awards drew a record-breaking 345 nominations, reflecting the vibrancy and diversity of South Florida’s arts landscape.
Attendees enjoyed live performances, heartfelt tributes, and networking opportunities, all celebrating the individuals and organizations shaping the cultural future of Miami-Dade.
About Harris Public Relations
With more than 28 years of experience, Harris Public Relations is a purpose-driven agency focused on culturally relevant and socially conscious communications. The boutique company has partnered with globally recognized brands and institutions such as Love Arts Miami, Miami Carnival, Microsoft, Hope Murals, Hampton Art Lovers, and the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum. Harris PR is committed to strategic storytelling, brand positioning, and media relations that elevate underrepresented voices and inspire impactful change. Visit: https://harrispublicrelations.com.
To learn more about the Arts & Business Council of Miami and the Serving the Arts Awards, visit www.artsbizmiami.org.