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Several community leaders are to be honored today at the 10th annual Heartland Latino Leadership Conference.
The all-day conference is at the Embassy Suites in La Vista. Academic scholarships also will be awarded to Latino youths and adults. Since its inception, the conference has awarded more than $115,000 in scholarships.
Award recipients and their area of contributions:
Ÿ Jose and Linda Garcia, founders of Las Artes Cultural Center in Omaha, arts and humanities award.
Ÿ Antonio Morales, owner of Panaderia Nietos in Omaha, business and economic development award.
Ÿ Ricardo Ariza, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Creighton University, education award.
Ÿ Josie Rodriguez, South Omaha Community Care Council, government award.
Ÿ Dr. José de Jesús Villegas Mendoza, Omaha volunteer in various public health efforts, health and human services award.
Ÿ Barbara Velazquez, coordinator of International/Intercultural education at Metropolitan Community College, “Latino Partner of the Year” award.
Ÿ Juan Gomez Carbajal, Central High graduate studying at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, youth leadership award.
Ÿ Andres Gamboa, Grand Island Senior High School, youth leadership award.
Contact the writer:
444-1224, cindy.gonzalez@owh.com
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