Music Icon Marc Anthony to Receive
2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award
at 32nd Annual Awards Gala
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony as the recipient of the 2009 CHCI Chair's Award. Hon. Nydia Velazquez (NY-12), CHCI Chair, will honor Anthony, one of the most influential artists of his generation, with the prestigious "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" at CHCI's 32nd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
Marc Anthony will be honored not only for his landmark achievements as an entertainer, but most importantly for bringing Latin music and culture into the mainstream and bringing honor and pride to the Hispanic American community. The five time Grammy winner is not only the biggest selling salsa singer of all time, but also an accomplished actor and producer.
Each year, the CHCI Annual Awards Gala is the hallmark event that launches Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, D.C., and serves as the unifying event for the Hispanic American community. The Gala program each year is developed around a unifying theme that highlights CHCI, its mission and programs, the CHCI Medallion of Excellence honorees, and culminates with the grand finale presentation of the Chair's Award. This year's theme is Latinos Leading in the Arts. The 32nd Annual Awards Gala is hosted by CHCI's Legacy Partner, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
The Chair's Award is presented each year to an individual who has dedicated his or her public or private career to improving the lives of Hispanic Americans. The honoree is chosen wholly at the Chair's discretion. The Chair's Award was first conferred in 2003. Past recipients include:
2003 Ricky Martin
2004 Jorge Ramos
2005 Rita Moreno
2006 Maria Elena Salinas
2007 Tribute to Latino Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
2008 Hon. Solomon P. Ortiz (TX-27), Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-18), Hon. Jose E. Serrano (NY-16)
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 - October 15. For CHCI, it also represents an opportunity to highlight its competitive and nationally acclaimed Latino youth leadership development programs, including two fellowship programs, a Congressional internship program, scholarship awards, and a college readiness program, Ready to Lead (R2L) for high school students.
2009 Hispanic Heritage Month Registration and 32nd Annual Awards Gala Sponsorship Options are now available online at www.chci.org.
To view photos from 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month events, click here.
32nd ANNUAL AWARDS GALA SPONSORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS LUNCHEON
AWARDS GALA WELCOME RECEPTION
AFTER-PARTY
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DONOR
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Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together
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2009 CHCI Hispanic Heritage Month Sponsors
HOST
PREMIER
MILLENNIUM
PARTNERS
PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE
CHAIR'S PRIVATE RECEPTION
CHAIR'S WELCOME RECEPTION
OPENING PLENARY
OPENING LUNCHEON
MONDAY AFTERNOON PLENARY
TUESDAY MORNING PLENARY
CLOSING LUNCHEON
CLOSING PLENARY
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST
DONOR
Dell
Raytheon Company
SEIU
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
USDA
PUBLIC POLICY SUMMITS
EDUCATION
HEALTH
HOUSING
LABOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/
ARTS/CORPORATE AMERICA
CAREERLIDER LIVE
READY TO LEAD (R2L) LUNCHEON
READY TO LEAD (R2L) WORKSHOP
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER
CONFERENCE BAG
SUPPORTER
California Teachers Association
Cox Enterprises
Ford Motor Company
Grocery Manufacturers Association
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