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Meet the 2020 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards Recipients

September 30, 2020 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Business Award

Every year, the Mayor of Houston and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board honor five Houstonians for their outstanding contributions toward improving the quality of life within the Houston Hispanic community. The City of Houston recently announced this year’s recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award: Alfonso Maldonado III Arts in the Community Award: Alejandro “Alex” Roman Jr. and […]

Filed Under: Community, In the News & Around the Web, People & Profiles Tagged With: Awards, Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees, Hispanic Heritage Month, Houston

Maria Rios wins International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge award

January 22, 2016 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Maria Rios, President and CEO of Nation Waste, Inc., was one of two United States 2015 honorees presented by the International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (IWEC) recently. The other US-based honoree was Michele Ruiz, President and CEO of Ruiz Strategies, out of Los Angeles…

Filed Under: Blog, Business & Money, In the News & Around the Web, People & Profiles Tagged With: Awards, IWEC, Maria Rios, Michele Ruiz, Nation Waste Inc.

Alejandro G. Iñárritu, “The Revenant” win at Golden Globe Awards

January 14, 2016 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

“The Revenant” has barely been out in movie theaters but it’s been receiving critical acclaim for weeks … months. Excellent reviews have been coming in about the performance of Leonardo DiCaprio and about the movie itself (the writing, the direction, the cinematography). So it’s no big surprise that the movie garnered numerous nominations for the […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog, In the News & Around the Web Tagged With: Alejandro G. Inarritu, Awards, films, Gael Garcia bernal, Gina Rodriguez, Golden Globe Awards, movie reviews, movies, Oscar Isaac, reviews, Sandra Fernandez, The Revenant

2015 Latin Grammy winners

December 18, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Did you (like me) completely miss the Latin Grammy Award of 2015  among the preparations for Thanksgiving last month. I know that it isn’t an excuse, but somehow, among the Thanksgiving plans, I just didn’t notice them this year. However, I did want to share the list of who won, in case you didn’t already […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Blog, In the News & Around the Web Tagged With: Awards, Latin Grammy, music, Sandra Fernandez

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2015 Awards Recipients

November 21, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

HHCC Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, November 14, 2015 (more info at www.hispanichouston.com)

The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The event is a celebration of Houston’s top Hispanic entrepreneurs and executives, honoring those who have achieved excellence. This year’s recipients were: Chairman/President & CEO Award — Ronald A. DePinho, M.D., President of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer […]

Filed Under: Blog, Community, In the News & Around the Web Tagged With: Awards, Galas, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Sandra Fernandez, videos

Houston Hispanic Leadership Initiative nominations due by October 30, 2015

October 18, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Nominations are open for the Houston Hispanic Leadership Initiative. If you know a mid-level professional who has demonstrated leadership potential, nominate them; it’s a learning program that will help them reach the next level of leadership. From UHD: The Houston Hispanic Leadership Initiative (HHLI) seeks mid-level professionals from nonprofit organizations, the corporate world, or governmental […]

Filed Under: Blog, Community Tagged With: Awards, Houston Hispanic Leadership Initiative, Sandra Fernandez, Uiversity of Houston, University of Houston Downtown

Hispanic Heritage Awards news conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2015

August 9, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

SAVE THE DATE! More details to follow. WHAT: Hispanic Heritage Awards news conference WHEN: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 12 pm WHERE: Houston City Hall, Rotunda 901 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 MORE INFO: To follow. * * * We do our best to ensure all event information is accurate and up-to-date. However, it’s a good […]

Filed Under: Community, Events, In the News & Around the Web Tagged With: Awards, Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees, Hispanic Heritage Month, Houston City Hall, September 2015

Nominations continue for HBJ’s 40 Under 40 Awards, due July 31

July 25, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

The Houston Business Journal is accepting nominations for the 40 Under 40 Awards until Friday, July 31, 2015. Candidates must be under 40 as of May 1, 2015 and live within the 10-county Houston area. Candidates will be judged on their professional accomplishments, philanthropic efforts, leadership and other exemplary qualities. Winners will be announced at the […]

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Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards nominations due Friday, July 24, 2015

July 9, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Nominations are open for the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards (MHHA). The award is given every year to recognize exemplary Hispanics who have made outstanding contributions toward improving the quality of life within the Hispanic community. The nominations must be postmarked by Friday, July 24, 2015. The Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards (MHHA) Committee seeks to recognize […]

Filed Under: Blog, Business & Money, Community Tagged With: Awards, Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees, Hispanic Heritage Month, Sandra Fernandez

Literal Magazine’s Literally Short Film Awards on June 26 & 27, 2015

May 28, 2015 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Literal Magazine is holding the second annual Literally Short Film Awards on Friday, June 26, 2015. This is an international film festival/contest that provides cash awards to the winners.

WHAT: Literal Magazine’s Literally Short Film Awards

WHEN: Friday, June 26, 2015 at 6 pm & Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 4 pm

WHERE: Literal Company
5425 Renwick Dr.
Houston, TX 77081 [[… more …]]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Events Tagged With: Awards, films, June 2015, LIteral Magazine, Literally Short Film Awards, movies

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