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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 presented in partnership with the NAHCC Foundation is made possible thanks to the generous support of a long list of Corporate Sponsors and Community Partners.
"On behalf of the NAHCC Board, I congratulate the recipients of our 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Awards. We are honored to recognize those whose work and achievements have been vital to the empowerment, growth and appreciation of Hispanic businesses and community at large" said Yuri Cunza, NAHCC President & CEO.
Just a week earlier the
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce received the Chamber of the Year Award by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at its annual national convention in Dallas, Texas.
The USHCC recognizes the Chamber of the Year from among more than 200 Hispanic Chambers of Commerce throughout the nation.
Award recipients are selected by an independent panel of judges and are chosen based on their contributions to their commercial ecosystems, outstanding accomplishments, quality of service, innovation of programs, leadership and commitment to the Hispanic business community.
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A packed house: Attendees at NAHCC's 13th Annual Business & Community Excellence Awards
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NAHCC's 2017 Business & Community Excellence Awards recipients
Lifetime Achievement Award in Music
Raul Malo
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter,The Mavericks
(
Accepted
by Manuel Cuevas on behalf)
"Spirit" In Entrepreneurship Award
The Reyes-Recino Family
Pupuseria Salvadoreña
"Pasión" In Entrepreneurship Award
Ruth Rico
Delicias Colombianas RR
Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
Rolando Toyos
Toyos Clinic
(Accepted by Melissa Toyos on behalf)
"Ganas" Award In Media
Vero Salcedo
Nashville Noticias,
"Ganas" Award In Music
Yelina Valeria
Recording Artist
"Amiga" Of The Year Award
Claudia Herrera
Williamson Inc. Chamber of Commerce
Community Advocacy Excellence Award
Nancy VanReece
Metro council member
Community Advocacy Excellence Award
#OneNashville
(Acepted by Rev.Enoch Fuzz on behalf)
Fashion Designer to the Stars, Manuel receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Music
on behalf of The Maverick's Raul Malo
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| The Reyes-Recinos Family, owners of Pupuseria Salvadoreña receive the NAHCC's "Spirit in Entrepreneurship Award". Also pictured (right) Ingrid and Perla Salas with Perlitas Fashion, last year's recipients. |
Ruth Rico, owner and founder of Delicias Colombianas for more than 16 years,
receives
the "Pasion In Entrepreneurship Award" from NAHCC President & CEO
Yuri Cunza and Vice-Chair Loraine Segovia-Paz
Melissa Toyos receives the NAHCC's Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
on behalf of her husband and partner Rolando Toyos with
Toyos Clinic
Recording artist "Yelina" receives the first NAHCC "Ganas" Award in Music
Spanish TV news anchor/journalist Vero Salcedo with Nashville Noticias
(not in attendance) received the NAHCC "Ganas" Award in Media.
Claudia Herrera with Williamson Inc.Chamber of Commerce receives the NAHCC "Amiga" of the Year Award by previous recipients Joyce Searcy (Belmont University), Walter Hunt (former metro council member), Sheila Tiller (widow of SBA officer David Tiller) and Pastor Enoch Fuzz with Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church
Metro council member Nancy VanReece receives the Community Advocacy Excellence Award from NAHCC Vice-Chair Loraine Segovia Paz, NAHCC President & CEO Yuri Cunza and NAHCC previous Diversity Champion of the Year awardee Joe Amato.
Pastor Enoch Fuzz receives the Community Advocacy Recognition Award on behalf of #OneNashville community town hall initiative hosted at his church twice a month
Google Fiber's Community Impact Manager, Daynise Joseph addresses a conference room full of attendees
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