sentences:  In 2016 Peebles told DNAinfo that he had requested a return of a $20,000 contribution his company had made to a PAC formed by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio represented to support universal Pre-K for NYC children when he discovered the funds were being used to fund political mailers to advance development projects favored by de Blasio.In 2004, Peebles was elected as chairman of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and has been recognized by various organizations for his leadership and innovation.Also in 2004, the Peebles Corporation was recognized by Black Enterprise as "Company of the Year."