PHOTOS: CBS News Miami's Lissette Gonzales serves as MC of annual Engineer's Day gala

The event recognized outstanding Cuban-American engineers in the community while also awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in engineering.

Lissette Gonzales serves as MC of annual Engineer's Day gala

  Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava served as a special guest speaker and over 700 people attended the event at Jungle Island. 

Lissette Gonzales serves as MC of annual Engineer's Day gala

  The event is an annual celebration of Cuban-American engineers and a fundraiser to support the organizations and activities that we host throughout the year.

Lissette Gonzales serves as MC of annual Engineer's Day gala

CBS News Miami meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez on Saturday presided over the 62nd annual Engineer's Day gala.