Union Bank of California Selects 15 Outstanding Latinos in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

“Union Bank of California, N.A. recently announced the names of the 15 winners of this year’s Local Hero of the Year awards in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The winners of the award were selected for their commitment and contributions to the greater San Diego, Fresno and Los Angeles communities through the arts, business, education, social services and community activism.

This year’s honorees include an orchestra conductress based in Los Angeles, an activist from San Diego who works to prevent human trafficking and sex slavery and a teacher from Fresno with more than 33 years of experience in education. The local heroes will be honored at three different awards’ receptions to be held in September at the local station of the PBS affiliates — KPBS in San Diego, KVPT in Fresno and KCET in Fresno. The affiliates partner with Union Bank for the awards’ program.

“We receive many nominations of qualified and dedicated individuals worthy of this award,” said Stephen Johnson, senior vice president and public relations director with Union Bank. “These individuals are making a real difference in our communities and because they rarely get recognized for their efforts, they are truly unsung heroes.”"

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