About Us
Mission Statement
The Junior Orange Bowl Committee, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that serves the community of South Florida and the Youth of the world by providing opportunities for wholesome, competitive, and multicultural experiences.
Message From the 2011-2012 President
As President of the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, I welcome you to the 2011-2012 Festival Season. This is the 63rd year of the “Largest International Youth Sports and Arts Festival" and the 50th anniversary of our International Tennis Tournament. The Tennis Committee is coordinating a spectacular series of events in addition to the world class tennis tournament to help celebrate this historic milestone.
The Junior Orange Bowl Committee is dedicated to celebrating youths from around the world by showcasing their talents in 16 different events that are as diverse as the children that participate in them. The world is very well represented as children come to Coral Gables from over 75 different countries to participate in the Junior Orange Bowl Festival.
The Junior Orange Bowl Committee is well known and respected internationally and this was never more evident than this past year when we were honored with the Premio Binchi (Giorgio Binchi International Prize) in Teramo, Italy. This Award recognizes organizations outstanding efforts in promoting high level athletic competition involving youths from around the world. It was a great honor for us to receive this award and it showed that we not only make a difference here in South Florida but globally as well.
Our Festival and Parade theme this year is “Soaring to New Heights!” Something we would love to see all children have the opportunity to do. Come out to this year’s Junior Orange Bowl events and watch the future leaders of this world soar to new heights.
One last thing. I would like to thank all of our volunteers for their tireless efforts—without them there is no Junior Orange Bowl Committee.
Sincerely,
Dallas Brown, President Junior Orange Bowl Committee
History of the Junior Orange Bowl Festival
Known as "The Largest International Youth Sports and Arts Festival," the Junior Orange Bowl Youth Festival blossomed in 1948 when the first Junior Orange Bowl Parade traveled through beautiful downtown Coral Gables. This was the wonderful beginning of a festival that is totally dedicated to "Celebrating Youth." Read the full history here
2010-2011 Economic Impact Study
The purpose of this report is to quanitfy the economic impact that the Junior Orange Bowl Committee has on the South Florida community. Read the full 2010-2011 Economic Impact Study here
- Prepared by Robert Bueso, Ph.D of The Valuation Group, Inc.
2011-2012 Junior Orange Bowl Committee Board of Directors:
- Dallas Brown, President
- Don Slesnick III, President-Elect
- Brian Seits, Immediate Past President
- Robert Bueso, Vice President
- Peter Tolmach, Vice President
- Nancy Little, Treasurer
- Kate Swain, Secretary
- Maggie Hill, Board Member
- Clarke Jones, Board Member
- Chuck Little, Board Member
- Enid Miguez, Board Member
Contact the JOBC Office:
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Postal Address:
Junior Orange Bowl Committee
Gables Waterway Executive Center
1390 South Dixie Highway, Suite 2202
Coral Gables, FL 33146-2945 - Phone: 305-662-1210
- Fax: 305-669-8745
- Alternate Fax: 305-662-6185
- Email: jobc@jrorangebowl.com
The JOBC Office Staff:
- Mark Pidal, Executive Director
- Tiffany Kennedy, Special Events Director
- Alex Markel, Communications Coordinator
The Junior Orange Bowl Festival is possible with the support of the City of Coral Gables, Miami Children's Hospital, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. See our sponsors page.
