Honored during Hispanic Heritage Month, Felipe Pinzón was recognized on-field at halftime during the Dolphins’ home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 27.
MIAMI, Fla. (September 28, 2026) — Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) President and Chief Executive Officer, Felipe Pinzón, was selected as a Miami Dolphins Local Legend, presented by Truist during the Dolphins’ home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
The Local Legends Presented by Truist initiative shines a spotlight on South Florida heroes whose dedicated work creates transformative change across the region. Pinzón was recognized for his visionary leadership at HUF, where he has advanced economic mobility, educational empowerment, and civic engagement for tens of thousands of working families and immigrant families throughout South Florida.
During the halftime presentation, Pinzón was joined on the field by representatives from Truist and Miami Dolphins alumni as he received the honor before more than 59,000 fans.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized by the Miami Dolphins and Truist during Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Pinzón. “This recognition is not about me alone. It reflects the work of an extraordinary team at Hispanic Unity of Florida and the strength and determination of the families we are privileged to serve. Every day, we see people striving for a better future, and our role is to help create opportunities that allow them to succeed. I am proud of the organization I represent, proud of our team, and grateful for the chance to help build a stronger, more inclusive, and more prosperous community for all.”
“On behalf of the Miami Dolphins, we are honored to recognize Felipe Pinzón for his tireless dedication to strengthening the South Florida community,” said Miami Dolphins Vice President of Community Affairs Kim Miller. “His impactful leadership and advocacy at Hispanic Unity of Florida have helped empower countless families and expand opportunities for those who need them most. We were proud to celebrate his contributions as a Truist Local Legend during Sunday’s game.”
Acerca de Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF)
Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) was founded in 1982 by local community leaders to serve as a haven for newcomers, helping families navigate the acculturation process and build pathways to opportunity. Today, HUF is one of South Florida’s largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, providing workforce development, education, entrepreneurship support, financial empowerment, affordable housing and homeownership assistance, civic engagement, and youth and family enrichment services. Since its founding, HUF has served more than 618,000 individuals, helping people achieve stability, economic mobility, and long-term success. For more information, visit hispanicunity.org and follow @hispanicunity.
About the Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins, owned by Chairman of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross, are the oldest major-league professional sports franchise in the state of Florida. The team began playing in 1966 and joined the NFL with the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The franchise has won two Super Bowls – in the 1972 (VII) and 1973 (VIII) seasons – five conference championships and 13 division titles. The Dolphins remain the only franchise in NFL history to complete an undefeated season, going a perfect 17-0 in 1972. The team plays home games at Hard Rock Stadium and trains at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens. For more information, visit MiamiDolphins.com.
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