Distinguished Honorees Join CHCI’s 35th Anniversary Awards Gala
Distinguished Gala Guest List Grows!
Celebrate With Them on September 13
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35th Anniversary Awards Gala
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35th Anniversary Awards Gala
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As part of its 35th Anniversary Awards Gala, CHCI has invited all of its Highest Honors winners to attend the nation’s premier celebration of outstanding Latino achievement.
Honoring CHCI’s past, present, and future, the following special guests have already confirmed their participation:
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Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa ("Dr. Q") – 2012 Chair's Award |
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Lt. Col. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch (ret.) – 2012 Medallion of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service |
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George Lopez – 2012 Medallion of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service |
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Arturo Sandoval – 2010 Medallion of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service |
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The Honorable Solomón P. Ortiz – 2008 Chair’s Award |
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Rep. José Serrano – 2008 Chair’s Award |
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María Elena Salinas – 2006 Chair’s Award & 2012 Gala Celebrity Host |
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Dolores Huerta – 2004 Medallion of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service |
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The Honorable Clara Padilla Andrews - 1986 Distinguished Service Award |
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The Honorable and Mrs. Robert Garcia – 1985 Distinguished Service Award |
In addition to past award recipients, the following distinguished guests have also confirmed their attendance:
| CHCI Chair Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez | Rep. Gregorio Sablan | Texas Rep. Joaqiun Castro |
| The Honorable Hilda L. Solis, Secretary of the Department of Labor |
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez | Texas Rep. Roberto R. Alonzo |
| The Honorable Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the Department of Housing & Urban Development |
Rep. Loretta Sanchez | Colorado Rep. Crisanta Duran |
| Senator Robert Menendez | Rep. Albio Sires |
Texas Rep. Pete Gallegos |
| House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi | Rep. Nydia Velázquez | Connecticut Rep. Minnie Gonzalez |
| The Honorable Ron Kirk, United States Trade Representative |
Rep. Corrine Brown | PR Rep. Brenda Lopez de Arraras |
| The Honorable Cecilia Munoz, Director, White House Domestic Policy Council |
Rep. Judy Chu | Texas Rep. Jose Menendez |
| The Honorable Francisco Sanchez, Under Secretary for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce |
Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, III | Arizona Rep. Catherine Miranda |
| Rep. Joe Baca | Rep. John Dingell | Colorado Rep. Dan Pabon |
| Rep. Xavier Becerra | Rep. Lloyd Doggett | NJ Assemblywoman Anette Quijano |
| Rep. Jim Costa | Rep. Donna Edwards | Maryland Senator Victor Ramirez |
| Rep. Henry Cuellar | Rep. Marcia L. Fudge | PR Rep. Kimmey Raschke de Arraras |
| Rep. Raúl Grijalva | Rep. Al Green | Utah Senator Ross Romero |
| Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez | Rep. Gene Green | PR Senator Melinda Romero-Donnelly |
| Rep. Ben Ray Luján | Rep. Martin Heinrich | PR Senator Carmelo Ruis Santiago |
| Rep. Grace Flores Napolitano | Rep. Sheila Jackson | Arizona Rep. Macario Saldate |
| Rep. Ed Pastor | Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz | Arizona Rep. Anna Tovar |
| Rep. Pedro Pierluisi | Rep. Don Young | Taboo, Black Eyed Peas |
| Rep. Silvestre Reyes | CA Councilman Tony Cardenas | Actor Tony Plana |
| Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard | Texas Rep. Filemon Vela | Director Robert Rodriguez |
Join these honorable guests and other Latino leaders, celebrities, and supporters for an evening that promotes a positive image of Latinos by showcasing the many impressive accomplishments of the Hispanic community, particularly in the areas of philanthropy, community service, and leadership. CHCI's HHM Events remain our most important source of funding, so your participation is critical! All events support CHCI’s educational attainment and leadership development programs.
It will be a night you won’t want to miss! Secure your table or ticket today for the nation’s largest Latino celebration on September 13 in Washington, D.C.
If your company would like to demonstrate its support of young Latinos during Hispanic Heritage Month, sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Gretchen Class at 202-548-5865 to pledge your commitment.
