Miriam Singer, president and CEO of Jewish Community Services of South Florida, received the 2026 Monsignor Walsh Outstanding Human Services Professional Award from United Way Miami on Friday, Sept. 25. She was honored at United Way Miami’s annual Celebration of Impact Awards in Coconut Grove, an evening devoted to the volunteers, civic leaders and agency heads whose work has shaped the region.

The award recognizes long and sustained service to the local community. In announcing Singer’s selection, JCS officials pointed to her leadership and to her efforts to widen opportunity for individuals and families throughout Miami-Dade County, describing the recognition as one she had fully earned.

The evening carried additional significance for both organizations. United Way Miami has supported JCS for 100 years, and the agency described the relationship as one of its most valued partnerships, noting that United Way continues to play an important part in sustaining human services across South Florida.

For JCS, the award spoke to something larger than one person’s career.

“Every day, extraordinary people like Miriam strengthen our community through compassion, leadership, and service,” the organization said.