The NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Courtyard by Marriott have partnered for the third annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards Presented by Courtyard by Marriott during the 2013 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The awards recognize the contributions of Hispanic leaders in each NFL market.
Each award recipient will be recognized in-stadium at a Hispanic Heritage game in their local market.
With support from Courtyard by Marriott, each award recipient will select an organization of their choice that serves the local Hispanic community to receive a $2,000 donation. Marriott International has a longstanding history of diversity and inclusion. As part of its commitment, Marriott has a strategic partnership with the National Council of La Raza and was recently recognized by LatinaStyle for being a top company for Latinas.
“We are excited to partner with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Courtyard by Marriott to recognize individuals across all 32 team markets that make a difference in their local Hispanic community,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL Vice President of Fan Strategy and Marketing. “We applaud all the recipients for their hard work and the impact they make on the lives of others.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the NFL and Courtyard by Marriott to honor Hispanic leaders who are making an impact on communities all over America,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. “It is important to highlight their leadership not only in the traditional Latino regions but in recently-growing areas as well. The NFL and Courtyard by Marriott made sure that beyond the recognition there was an investment in the community their donations to nonprofits. There is no better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month than to make a difference in the Latino community.”
“Courtyard by Marriott is proud to partner with the NFL to honor these local heroes,” said Janis Milham, Marriott International’s Senior Vice President – Modern Essentials and Extended Stay Brands. “Congratulations to the honorees on their efforts to make our communities better and more inclusive.”
The Washington Redskins Hispanic Heritage Leadership award recipient, Gabriel Albornoz, was selected to be recognized onstage by NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Muñoz during HHF’s star-studded 26th Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The awards will be aired on Mundo Fox this Sunday, September 15. The prestigious Hispanic Heritage Awards were created by the White House to honor notable Latinos who have distinguished themselves in various fields and made an impact on America and beyond. The Awards are considered among the highest honors by Hispanics for Hispanics in America and serve to kick off HHF’s award-winning youth leadership and workforce development programs.
The NFL will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during Week 3 of the 2013 season. A national spotlight will be shined on the NFL’s celebration during Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football. The Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, September 19, the Chicago Bears take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, September 22 and the Oakland Raiders visit the Denver Broncos on Monday night, September 23.
The 2013 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards recipients are:
TEAM
AWARD RECIPIENT
Arizona Cardinals
Gary L. Trujillo: Founder and Chairman of Be a Leader Foundation
Atlanta Falcons
Tisha Tallman: President and CEO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore Ravens
Dr. Elizabeth Morgan: President of the Morgan Education Group
Buffalo Bills
Lucy Candelario: Executive Director of the Belle Center
Carolina Panthers
Astrid Chirinos: President of Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte
Chicago Bears
Carmen Velásquez: Founder and Executive Director of the Alivio Medical Center
Cincinnati Bengals
Dr. Liliana Rojas-Guyler: Associate Professor of Health Promotion and Education of the University of Cincinnati
Cleveland Browns
Victor Ruiz: Executive Director of Esperanza, Inc.
Dallas Cowboys
Carlos A. Branger: Founder & CEO of Zaguán
Denver Broncos
Jim Garcia: Executive Director and Founder of the Clínica Tepeyac
Detroit Lions
Mary A. Luevanos: President of the Community for Latino Artists, Visionaries and Educators
Green Bay Packers
José Olivieri: Partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Houston Texans
Rick Noriega: President and CEO of AVANCE
Indianapolis Colts
Juan Gonzalez: Business Banking Sales Leader – Senior Vice President in the State of Indiana for KeyBank
Jacksonville Jaguars
Paul Martinez: President and CEO of the Martinez Advertising Group
Kansas City Chiefs
Juan Sepúlveda: Senior Advisor for Hispanic Affairs for the Democratic National Committee
Miami Dolphins
Michelle Bernstein: Founding Member of the Common Threads Miami Advisory Council
Minnesota Vikings
Ruby Azurdia-Lee: President of Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio
New England Patriots
Gladys Vega: Executive Director of Chelsea Collaborative
New Orleans Saints
David Gallegos: Program Director of the New Orleans Advocacy Center
New York Giants
Fernando Ferrer: Co-Chairman of Mercury and Vice-Chairman of Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York Jets
Martin Perez: Founder and President of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey
Oakland Raiders
Alejandro Velez: Co-Founder of Back to the Roots and Founder of the Sage Mentorship Program
Philadelphia Eagles
Jennifer Rodríguez: Executive Director of Mayor Michael Nutter’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs
Pittsburgh Steelers
Lourdes Sanchez Ridge: Attorney at Clark Hill Thorp Reed
St. Louis Rams
Guillermo Rodríguez: Director of International Projects and Office of Study Abroad of Webster University
San Diego Chargers
Lidia S. Martinez: Manager of Community Affairs & Grassroots of Southwest Airlines
San Francisco 49ers
Lennies Gutierrez: Advisory Council Member of Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative
Seattle Seahawks
Luis Navarro: Community Liaison of One League for Everyone
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla: President and CEO of Latin Times Media, Inc.
Tennessee Titans
Yuri Cunza: President and CEO of Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Washington Redskins
Gabriel Albornoz: Director of Montgomery County, Maryland Recreation Department
Source:- Marriott
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