The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced the 2011 Honorees who will be celebrated during the 25th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on September 15, 2011. The Hispanic Heritage Awards will celebrate the Honorees along with Latino cultural pride, accomplishment and promise with exciting stage performances produced by Maria Esmeralda Paguaga.
The 2011 Honorees and Medallion Sponsors are:
Arts Ruben Blades Presented by Hispanic Heritage Foundation Canada
Business Jorge Vergara Presented by Verizon
Leadership Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Presented by Amgen
Legend Roberto Gomez Bolaños Presented by Walmart
Sports Hugo Sanchez Presented by Bud Light
STEM Education Dr. Elizabeth Molina Morgan Presented by ExxonMobil
Vision Juanes Presented by The Hershey Company
“We are thrilled to honor yet another class of inspiring Latino leaders,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. “The Latino community throughout history has made a positive impact in America and the world. The Hispanic Heritage Awards were created by the White House 25 years ago and we will salute the past Honorees as we pay tribute to this year’s recipients. We are grateful to our sponsors who understand the important role Latinos play in moving America and the word forward.”
A dynamic stage production will feature World-Renowned Flamenco Dancer Joaquin Cortes and Singer Carlos Baute. The program will be hosted by Comedian Eugenio Derbez and Telenovela Stars William Levy and Maite Perroni. Members of Congress will present the awards along with celebrities. A champagne toast will take place after the ceremony for the guests.
Bud Light is the Official Beer, GMC is the Official Vehicle, and Southwest Airlines is the Official Airline of the 25th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. In addition to the Medallion and Official-level supporters, sponsors include: Hilton Worldwide, National Football League, UPS, AstraZeneca/Crestor, SHPE Foundation, University of Phoenix, Pamp LLC, Lado B, Coca-Cola, The Walt Disney Company, M&T Bank, CVS, Mada Woodlands, The Raben Group, Washington Hispanic, Erwin Gomez Makeup Artist and Artistic Friends, Select Confections, and Vicalia.
The Hispanic Heritage Awards are considered the highest honor for Latinos by Latinos and uniquely brings together cultural superstars alongside physicians, educators, public officials, community and business leaders, and even young leaders, in celebration of their achievements. The Hispanic Heritage Awards serve to kick off the year-round mission of HHF, which inspires, identifies, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. HHF’s focus is to help a Latino to help a hundred more. The day before the Hispanic Heritage Awards, HHF’s LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) leadership program will hosting the LOFT Actionable Leadership Summit and train 50 college students to make an impact on 15,000 members of their community which will be supported by LOFTnetwork.org, an online community of 75,000 17-30 year-olds. Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org for more information or to contribute to the mission of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.