Celebrating Latino Excellence

Centro C.H.A. (Community Hispanic Association) will honor ten Latino leaders at the 18^th Annual Nuestra Imagen Awards, Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the Grand Long Beach Event Center. The Nuestra Imagen Awards is an annual fundraiser to honor notable women and men that make outstanding contributions to improve the quality of life for our children, their families and communities in the City of Long Beach.

“This is the Latino community’s opportunity to not only recognize some of the best in our community,” explains Jessica Quintana, President and Executive Director, Centro C.H.A., “but to also celebrate all of our community’s contributions to Long Beach.”

The city’s first Latino Mayor, Dr. Robert Garcia, will be the honorary keynote speaker. “This is more than just celebrating these leaders. Latinos are a diverse group of people who work tirelessly to take care of their families and their neighborhoods.” The Mayor added, “We should continuously spotlight and celebrate all of their hard work that helps make Long Beach one of the most diverse cities in America.”

Proceeds will further the mission of Centro C.H.A. which is to provide transformation to advance the quality of life for vulnerable youth, their families, and neighborhoods in the City of Long Beach. This is accomplished through higher education programs, social and economic enrichment, health and wellness, and cultural arts.

The ten honorees are:

1. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Commercial Officer, Port of Long Beach
   2015 Excellence In Business Sustainability & Customer Service Award
2. Lena Gonzalez, 1^stDistrict Councilwoman, Long Beach City Council
   2015 Jenny Oropeza: Inspiring Excellence In Public Service Award
3. David Segura, Deputy Chief, Supportive Services Bureau, Long Beach Fire Department
   2015 Excellence In Public Safety Award
4. Larry Herrera, Retired City Clerk, City of Long Beach,
   2015 Excellence Service In Higher Education Award
5. Cheryl Barrit, Planning & Prevention Bureau Manager, LB Department of Health & Human Services
   2015 Excellence In Public Health Award
6. Antonio Ruiz, Publisher/Executive Editor, Palacio Magazine
   2015 Excellence In Arts & Culture Award
7. Irma Archuleta, LBCC Board of Trustee, Area 2, Long Beach City College Board of Trustees
   2015 Excellence Service In Higher Education Award
8. Veronica Garcia Davalos, VP of Advocacy & Community Engagement, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
   2015 Neighborhood Change Leadership Award
9. Paul Griego Jr. & Javier Gutierrez Youth Award:
   • Pedro L. Jimenez, LBCC Student/ Centro C.H.A Inc. Youth Organizer
   • Ferlyn Mabanglo, LBCC Student

The Nuestra Imagen Awards will take place on Thursday, September 17, 2015, 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. at The Grand Long Beach Event Center, 4101 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815.

For more information, call 562-570-4709

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