2015 Business & Community Award Recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2015

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Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces 2015 Business & Community Awards Recipients

The Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) announced last night the recipients of the 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month Business & Community Awards during its annual celebration at the offices of Waller a top the 27th floor of the Nashville City Center in downtown Nashville.

During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) the NAHCC recognizes the professional, civic and business contributions of its members while also recognizing non-members whose involvement has had a meaningful impact on the community at large throughout the year. Nominees are selected from among those who have demonstrated commitment and leadership to the advancement of the organization, the Hispanic community, and the city of Nashville.

The NAHCC annual awards is made possible thanks to its partnership with the NAHCC Foundation and the support of corporate sponsors. Last night's event featured guest speakers Judge Alberto Gonzales, Dean, Belmont University School of Law, and Daynise Joseph, Community Impact Manager with Google Fiber.

"On behalf of the NAHCC Board, I congratulate the recipients of our 11th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Awards. We are honored to recognize members and individuals in our community whose work and achievements have been vital to the empowerment, growth and appreciation of Hispanic businesses and community" said Yuri Cunza, NAHCC President & CEO.

NAHCC's 2015 Business & Community Awards recipients:

NAHCC Lifetime Achievement Award in Music

Desmond Child

NAHCC Business Building Community Award

Karen Estevez

Flatrock Coffee, Tea & More

Emergent Hispanic Entrepreneur Achievement Award

Alice Salazar

Tortillería Santo de Nino de Atocha

Outstanding Leadership in Arts & Culture Award

MANUEL

Outstanding Achievement in Fostering Education Award

Music Makes Us

Outstanding Professional Achievement Award - Media

Eliud Treviño

NAHCC Amiga of the Year Award

Marylin Robinson

NAHCC Amigo of the Year Award

Reverend Enoch Fuzz

Outstanding Latina Business of the Year Award

Ana Fernandez

Impact Window Systems

Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Tom Morales

TomKats

' Diversity Building' Corporate Leadership Award

Broadcast Music, Inc.

Some of the NAHCC Business and Community award winners pose with Board Chair
Loraine Segovia-Paz (far left) and President & CEO Yuri Cunza (far right). Date: 10/15/15

For 2014 Award Recipients please click HERE

About the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Founded in January of 2000, the NAHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs representing the interests of small business members in the Nashville and surrounding areas. The NAHCC connects, entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises, facilitating strategic alliances, networking and sharing of business and financial best practices.