Republica wins Supplier of the Year Award by the So. Florida Minority Supplier Development Council.

Republica has been awarded the Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council’s (SFMSDC) coveted Supplier of the Year Award, at the organization’s 35th Annual Awards Gala held in Miami. The SFMSDC is an affiliate of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Nominated by longstanding client Burger King Corporation, Republica, a certified minority-owned enterprise, was selected for its proven track record of delivering outstanding advertising, public relations and digital services, as well as for its unwavering commitment to promoting a culture of inclusion with its employees and clients. Republica’s mission of “giving back” is inherent in its culture, as the company is committed to supporting invaluable causes through its pro bono work on behalf of key nonprofit organizations across America.

“As an agency with deep roots in the community, we are humbled to receive this important recognition and extend our gratitude to Burger King for nominating us,” said Jorge A. Plasencia, chairman and CEO of Republica. “I share this recognition with our extraordinary employees and clients. We are strongly committed to extending our culture of corporate citizenship in everything we do, and look forward to continue growing in years to come.”

“We are pleased to have been the first global brand on Republica’s client roster and our collaboration has produced award-winning diversity and inclusion ads for our brand. We applaud them on achieving this outstanding recognition,” said Robert Perkins, vice president, inclusion and talent management, Burger King Corp.

The Supplier of the Year Award, is the highest recognition presented to a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) affiliate of the SFMSDC. Each year, the awards selection committee, comprised of corporate and civic leaders, honors organizations that have demonstrated exemplary performance, innovative management, and a strategic approach to company growth, as well as commendable efforts to provide quality products and services to clients while giving back to the community.