U.S. Army Partners With the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

The U.S. Army is joining forces with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to recognize Hispanic students across America who have achieved success in the classroom and demonstrated a commitment to their community. Through this partnership, the Army is underscoring its dedication to preparing young people for adulthood through discipline, leadership and education. As the Leadership Award sponsor of the 11th annual HHF Youth Awards, the Army will recognize top students with a distinguished record of academic and civic accomplishments. Leadership Award recipients will be selected from among high-performing students receiving Youth Awards in other categories, including business, education, engineering, mathematics, journalism and sports. “The U.S. Army is dedicated to helping men and women develop the mental, emotional and physical strength needed to be leaders. We share a commitment with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to develop future leaders by providing access to higher education, cutting edge technology and the real world experience needed to succeed in life,” said Col. David Lee, G-7, Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Communication, United States Army Accessions Command. “As sponsor of the prestigious Hispanic Heritage Youth Leadership Award, we’re acknowledging our shared values with HHF and demonstrating our commitment to strengthening Hispanic communities.” Leadership Award winners will be announced at HHF Youth Awards regional ceremonies across the nation from April through June 2009. The Army will also honor one national Leadership Award recipient, selected from among all of the regional awardees, to be recognized at the HHF’s National Youth Awards ceremony on July 1 in Miami. The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards were founded in 1998 to identify and promote the next generation of Hispanic leaders and role models by celebrating their accomplishments in the classroom and community. Since then, HHF has honored more than 1,500 students and awarded more than $3 million in educational grants. This national leadership program is open to graduating high school seniors who maintain an unweighted 3.0 GPA and have an outstanding record of community service. “The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is proud to partner with the U.S. Army as we focus on education, community service and leadership in moving the Latino community forward,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. “The Army’s core values — including duty, integrity and selfless service — embody the spirit of the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards. Given the Army’s ability to develop proven leaders, their involvement with the Youth Awards provides a compelling example for our students.”
The Army will join HHF in recognizing students at the following regional Youth Award events: Phoenix Arizona State University May 14 San Antonio Our Lady of the Lake University May 19 Houston Rice University May 20 Miami Miami Dade College May 28 Chicago The University of Chicago June 2 New York The City University of New York June 4 Washington D.C. Capitol Hill June 9 Dallas The University of Texas at Arlington June 11 In addition to these events, the Army will join the Foundation at the annual Hispanic Heritage Awards ceremony which will take place on September 30, during Hispanic Heritage Month, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. About the United States Army Accessions Command (USAAC) SAAC, headquartered at Fort Monroe, Va., oversees recruiting and training of both enlisted soldiers and officers for the U.S. Army. USAAC is composed of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox, Ky.; the U.S. Army Cadet Command at Fort Monroe, Va.; and the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Jackson, SC. About Hispanic Heritage Foundation The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is a nonprofit organization which identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce. Please visit www.HHFvideo.com for an introduction to the mission or www.HispanicHeritage.org. “

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