The purpose of Do The Right Thing of Miami, Inc. (DTRT) is to recognize and reward Miami youth for their exemplary behavior, accomplishments and good deeds. The DTRT Awards Program distinguishes exceptional school-age children who choose to be drug and crime free, exhibit non-violent behavior, do well in school, make a difference in their communities and demonstrate turnaround behavior. Each month of the school year, parents, police officers, teachers and other adults nominate up to 1,000 children for “doing the right thing.” A selection committee reviews the nominations and selects ten finalists for the month.

Do The Right Thing was honored with a Proclamation from Miami Mayor Tomas Regaldo in honor of the program’s 20th Anniversary. Pictured L-R: Pat Santangelo, Eric Duran and Ada Rojas from the Mayor’s office, DTRT Executive Director Jodi Atkison, Police Chief Miguel Exposito and Commissioner Richard Dunn.