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ExxonMobil Honors Hispanic Students with Engineering and Math Awards

Tomas — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:17:23 +0000

This fall, ExxonMobil, in conjunction with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, is recognizing Hispanic high school students around the country for achievements in engineering and mathematics through the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards. ExxonMobil has contributed more than $1.7 million to the Hispanic Heritage Foundation in the ten years the company has sponsored the awards.

ExxonMobil's grants support scholarships for promising Hispanic engineering students, regional recognition events for high achievers across the United States, and mentorship programs.

Selection committees in 10 regions received more than five thousand applications for the 180 available awards. Committees elect three graduating seniors in each of the six categories to receive the honor based on academic achievement, community service and an essay about the importance of their heritage. Regional winners hail from 10 areas including Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, northern California, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Washington, D.C. Selection categories include Business, Education, Engineering and Math, Journalism, Leadership and Sports.

Additionally, one national youth award winner will be chosen from among regional winners in each category. National winners will receive an additional educational grant, laptop computer and a trip to the National Youth Award presentation in Orlando, FL.

"There is nothing more vital to our country's future than the creative minds who will keep America competitive," said Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation. "Our goal as a company is to reach students with the programs, knowledge and support they need to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We are proud to support the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards and reach young people who have such potential."

In addition to underwriting the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, ExxonMobil supports a variety of programs that encourage students to develop a keen interest in careers related to math and science, promote the involvement of women and minorities in these industries, and improve effectiveness of math and science teachers. Nationally, ExxonMobil actively promotes math and science education through the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camps, Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academies, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, and Sally Ride Science Academies brought to you by ExxonMobil, among others. Significant emphasis is also placed on increasing student involvement in the welfare of their communities through the Community Summer Jobs Program and Green Team.

About ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. For more information visit www.exxonmobil.com.

ExxonMobil engages in a range of philanthropic activities that advance education, health and science in the communities where ExxonMobil has significant operations. In the United States, ExxonMobil supports initiatives to improve math and science education at the K-12 and higher education levels. Globally, ExxonMobil provides funding to improve basic education, promote women as catalysts for development, and combat malaria and other infectious diseases in developing countries.

In 2009, together with its employees and retirees, Exxon Mobil Corporation, its divisions and affiliates, and ExxonMobil Foundation provided $235 million in contributions worldwide, of which more than $98 million was dedicated to education. Additional information on ExxonMobil's community partnerships and contributions programs is available at www.exxonmobil.com/community.

About the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards:

The Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards were created in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation in an effort to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Hispanic high school seniors across the nation and promote them as role models for their peers.

Throughout the United States, a total of 180 Regional Youth Award winners--three students in each of six categories in 10 cities--will be honored and receive educational grants during special ceremonies. Subsequently, one National Youth Award Winner will be chosen from the pool of regional winners in each category and will receive an additional educational grant, a laptop computer, a free trip to the National Youth Award presentation and to the national Hispanic Heritage Awards ceremony in Orlando, FL where they will be presented with their award on stage.

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U.S. Army Partners With Hispanic Heritage Foundation to Recognize Outstanding Hispanic Youth

Tomas — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:38:09 +0000

The U.S. Army today announced its continued partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to recognize the educational excellence of some of the nations top Hispanic high school students.

As the Leadership category sponsor of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards program, the Army will acknowledge the academic and civic leadership demonstrated by select students across the country. This HHF national youth leadership program annually identifies and honors young role models from 10 regions who maintain an unweighted 3.0 GPA and have an outstanding record of community service. These students reflect the Armys core leadership values: loyalty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage and teamwork.

"The U.S. Army celebrates the accomplishments of the outstanding students recognized through this important program developed by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation," said Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, Commanding General, U.S. Army Accessions Command. "Were proud to partner with HHF in our mutual commitment to preparing our nations youth for post-secondary success, to life-long learning and to becoming the next generation of leaders."

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. Having honored over 1,500 students and awarded more than $3 million in educational grants.

The program allows Army to showcase its significant financial and educational benefits available through its ROTC program (http://www.goarmy.com/content/goarmy/rotc.html). Last year, the Army provided more than $285 million in scholarships to help young men and women reach their academic potential. Through the Armys education Web site, ArmyEdSpace.com (http://armyedspace.com/), the Army provides students, parents, educators with access to a wide variety of free Army resources, programs and areas of support. Whether considering the military as a future option or learning more about the no-cost programs available, the site is designed to familiarize users with a variety of educational opportunities and effective tools to empower young men and women to make informed decisions regarding their future.

The 2010 HHF Youth Awards program will be held from Sept. - Dec. in 10 metropolitan areas: Houston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Tempe, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Miami, New York and San Jose, Calif. In addition to recognizing students at these regional events, the Army will honor a National Leadership Award winner at the HHF National Youth Awards event to be held in Orlando, Fla., in January 2011.

About the United States Army Accessions Command (USAAC)
The U.S. Army Accessions Command (USAAC), a subordinate command of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, meets the human resource needs of the Army by transforming volunteers into officers, warrant officers, and enlisted Soldiers. In providing the force, the 18,400 men and women of Accessions Command prepare these future Soldiers and leaders for their initial military training. Commanded by Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, USAAC is located at Fort Knox, Ky.

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Tribute to Tito Puente to Fund Latino Youth Programs

Tomas — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:24:48 +0000

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation Presents the 23rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on Capitol Hill to Honor Latino Leaders

Tomas — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:43:56 +0000

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U.S. Army Partners With the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Tomas — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:45:50 +0000

"DALLAS, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 http://www.HHFvideo.com for an introduction to the mission or http://www.HispanicHeritage.org. "

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Staples Foundation for Learning Announce Continued Collaboration and Recognition of Teachers

Tomas — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:43:00 +0000

"The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), a national non-profit organization that identifies, inspires, promotes and prepares Latino leaders in the community, classroom and workforce, today announced the renewal of a $100,000 grant from Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), a private foundation created by Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS). This year, SFFL’s support will fund the second annual Hispanic Heritage Teacher Award, an award that acknowledges influential teachers across the country for making a positive impact on the lives of Latino youth and inspiring students to reach their full potential even in the face of great challenges. Since 2006, SFFL has provided HHF with $200,000 in support of their Latino education programs.

Throughout the spring, teachers from 12 regions (San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose, Phoenix, Chicago, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC) were honored with a plaque and a $500 Staples gift card to help purchase much-needed supplies for their classrooms. Today, SFFL and HHF will present Sylvia Garza from the Houston region the 2008 National Hispanic Heritage Teacher Award recipient. Mrs. Garza will receive the award during a special ceremony at the Sprint Corporate Headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas along with the National Hispanic Heritage Youth Awardees and CSI Miami Star Adam Rodriguez.

All teachers were nominated by Regional Hispanic Heritage Youth Award recipients. Each recipient submitted an essay about a teacher who has made a lasting impact on his or her life. The teacher finalists were selected for their outstanding contributions to student achievement in the classroom and their exceptional ability to encourage students to believe in themselves and give back to their communities.

Sylvia Garza, a Spanish teacher at Texas City High School, was nominated by Jeremy Guardiola, an Academic Excellence Houston Regional Hispanic Heritage Youth Award recipient. Mrs. Garza inspires her students by creating a comfortable classroom atmosphere where they can express themselves and learn. She is also the advisor of the school’s Spanish National Honor Society and encourages students to volunteer with special education students and the Ronald McDonald House in Galveston, TX.

“With continued support from Staples Foundation for Learning, the Hispanic Heritage Teacher Award program continues to grow and create role models for all educators,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. “Through this important partnership, we can shine an even brighter spotlight on the vital role teacher’s play in moving our community forward through education and community service.”

“Staples Foundation for Learning is committed to empowering Latino youth with educational experiences needed for positive academic and social development,” said Ron Sargent, president of Staples Foundation for Learning and chairman and chief executive officer of Staples, Inc. “The Hispanic Heritage Teacher Award enables us to honor these unsung heroes who act as positive role models by educating and inspiring Latino youth across the country.”

SFFL began its partnership with Hispanic Heritage Foundation in 2006 to help fund educational and cultural programs that identify, promote and prepare Latino leaders. The 2007 creation and continued success of the Hispanic Heritage Teacher Awards marks SFFL’s dedication to HHF and their efforts to prepare Latino youth to make an impact in society.

The 2008 Hispanic Heritage Regional Teacher Awardees were:

Dallas – Michael Juhas, Jesuit College Preparatory, Dallas, TX

Philadelphia – Michael Mast, Danville Senior High School, Danville, PA

New York – Dr. Joanne Figueiredo, Smithtown High School West, Smithtown, NY

Washington, DC – Joshua Dorsey, Southern High School, Harwood, MD

Chicago – Tanya Cabrera, Benito Juarez Community Academy, Chicago, IL

No. California – Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl, Richmond High School, Richmond, CA

Miami – Bernardo Osorio, Coral Reef High School, Miami, FL

San Antonio – Darlene Karthauser, Tivy High School, Kerrville, TX

Houston – Sylvia Garza, Texas City High School, Texas City, TX

Phoenix – Juan Aldo Nunez, Trevor G. Browne High School of Phoenix, AZ

San Diego – Hillary Park, Grossmont High School, El Cacjon, CA

Los Angeles – William Brown, Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach, CA

About Hispanic Heritage Foundation

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, identifies, prepares, and positions Latino leaders in the community, classroom and workforce through national cultural, educational, and career development programs. For more information about the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, please visit www.HispanicHeritage.org. "

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Sallie Mae Designated Official Student Loan Partner of Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF)

Tomas — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:43:00 +0000

Sallie Mae , the nation's leading saving and paying for college company, has been recognized as the official student loan partner of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), a nonprofit organization that works to identify, inspire, promote and prepare Latino role models through national leadership, cultural, educational and workforce programs. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030617/SLMLOGO-a ) "Sallie Mae has clearly accepted a leadership role in education and has made a point to provide a vision as well as opportunities for Latinos to attend college," said Jose Antonio Tijerino, president and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. "Thanks to their support, our foundation is able to provide educational funding for young Latino leaders and position them as role models for their peers to provide inspiration and a path to success in the classroom and community." Sallie Mae, along with more than 35 leading national Hispanic organizations, will take part in HHF's annual celebration on Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. The event will honor the 2007 recipients for their leadership and the impact achieved in their respective fields. Sallie Mae will present the Hispanic Heritage Award in the education category to U.S. Representatives Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) for their work in advocating the Latino Museum Bill in Congress. The bill serves as the foundation to establish the American Latino Museum, which is designed to bring focus on the artistic, cultural and historical contributions of Latinos in the United States. "Sallie Mae is proud to support the work of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, as it believes as we do that everyone should have the chance to grow into a dream," said C.E. Andrews, CEO, Sallie Mae. "Making education accessible and affordable for all students at all times of their lives has been our mission since 1972. Today, this commitment has served more than 21 million students." As part of the HHF event, Sallie Mae also sponsored a breakfast for the parents of the National Youth Award recipients on the morning of Oct. 11 on Capitol Hill. That gathering provided parents and others in attendance with information on how to pay for college and what steps can be taken to better ensure students graduate. According to the U.S. Department of Education, for every 100 Hispanic children entering kindergarten, 63 will graduate from high school and only 11 will obtain a bachelor's degree by the age of 29. Sallie Mae is committed to reversing this trend with programs and initiatives focusing on the educational needs of Hispanic students and families. In addition to scholarship programs, Sallie Mae's Hispanic efforts include: -- Sallie Mae Hispanic, an effort that provides Solutions for Hispanic Serving Institutions, as well as outreach and support to Hispanic communities. -- SallieMae.com in Español, which gives Hispanic families access to information and resources on financing a college education, in their native language. -- Spanish content on CollegeAnswer.com, Sallie Mae's early outreach Web site. The site helps Hispanic families with all of their planning and paying for college needs -- not only with information about how to finance a college education, but also with assistance in selecting colleges, applying for admissions, searching for scholarships and applying for financial aid. -- Dedicated outreach hotline for Hispanic families in which Sallie Mae representatives answer in Spanish and assist families with every aspect of the college process. -- 2Futuro, a college financing and outreach program for Spanish and English speaking families. Developed with USA Funds, the nation's leading student loan guarantor, 2Futuro specifically addresses the needs of the 45 million Hispanics in this country today and the colleges and universities serving them. Sallie Mae also sponsors The Sallie Mae Fund, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase access to higher education, particularly among low-income and minority families and first-generation college students. In response to research showing that low awareness about scholarships and other forms of financial aid prevents many Latino young adults from pursuing a higher education, The Sallie Mae Fund launched the Paying for College Bus Tour. This coast-to-coast education campaign conducts free workshops and distributes materials in Spanish and English to high school students and their families in major Hispanic population centers. Now in its fourth year, the Bus Tour has provided more than 500 workshops in 33 states, reaching 100,000 people. This year, The Sallie Mae Fund awarded $2.5 million in scholarships to college students with financial need, including the "First in My Family" Scholarship Program for Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to pursue higher education. It also supported "Latino College Dollars," a national directory of 300 scholarships available to Hispanic students. SLM Corporation , commonly known as Sallie Mae, is the nation's leading provider of saving- and paying-for-college programs. The company manages $160 billion in education loans and serves nearly 10 million student and parent customers. Through its Upromise affiliates, the company also manages $19 billion in 529 college-savings plans, and 8 million members have joined Upromise to help save for college with rewards on purchases at nearly 70,000 places. Sallie Mae and its subsidiaries offer debt management services as well as business and technical products to a range of business clients, including higher education institutions, student loan guarantors and state and federal agencies. More information is available at http://www.salliemae.com. SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America. The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, achieves its mission-to increase access to a postsecondary education for America's students-by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education, prepare families for their investment, and bridge the gap when no one else can. For more information, visit http://www.salliemaefund.org. The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) identifies, inspires, promotes and prepares Latino role models through national leadership, cultural, educational and workforce programs. HHF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with all sponsorships facilitating its year-round programs, including the Hispanic Heritage Awards, Youth Awards, LOFT (Latinos on Fast Track) Network, Speakers Bureau, and HispanicHeritage.org. Additional information is available on the Web at http://www.hispanicheritage.org or by calling Esther Rege 202/210-8469.

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Under “Unity’ Theme, the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards Bring Latino Cultures Together in Honor of Hispanic Leadership and Accomplishment – Honorees announced; Judy Reyes of NBC’s Scrubs to host star-studded event on October 11

Tomas — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:10:59 +0000

"The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today announced the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards recipients, who will be celebrated at the recently-renovated Renaissance Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Hosted by Judy Reyes, star of NBC’s Scrubs, the Awards will honor groups and individuals for their leadership, pride, and impact made in their respective fields. A star-studded roster of diverse celebrity presenters and entertainers will complete the festive and emotional program (please click http://www.HHAceremony.com for a short video introduction). “This year’s program is about bringing the Hispanic community together – with all of our similarities and differences – sharing our talents, our dreams, and our cultures,” said Dr. Pedro Jose (Joe) Greer, Jr., HHF Chairman of the Board. “We are thrilled to “unite’ the honorees, presenters and performers, our committed sponsors, and dedicated community leaders for a very special evening celebrating our diversity and solidarity.” The following is a list of the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards Honorees in five categories: -- Rosario Dawson for Vision – an ethnic mix of Puerto Rican/Dominican/African American/Cuban/Irish, Rosario Dawson, who is best known for her roles in Sin City, Kids, and Rent, is being honored for her tireless work as co-founder and executive director of VotoLatino, an organization that leads the effort to increase voter registration among young Hispanics. -- Dr. Inés Cifuentes for Math and Science – Named the 2006 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year, she was the first female graduate of the Columbia University doctorate program in Seismology. Dr. Cifuentes has been recognized for improving science programs in public schools and assisting Central American Refugees in the Washington, DC area. She currently works at the American Geophysical Union. -- U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Xavier Becerra (D-CA) for Education – These two congressional members will be recognized for their leadership in pushing a bill to establish the American Latino Museum through Congress in an effort to educate Americans about the rich Hispanic culture and contributions to America. -- Cast of Love in the Time of Cholera for the Arts – For the first time, the award will honor a work of art rather than an individual. Accepting the award will be the producer, director and cast of the movie, which brings the Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel to life. Honorees include: Producer Scott Steindorff, Director Mike Newell and Actors Benjamin Bratt, John Leguizamo, Hector Elizondo, Oscar-nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Laura Harring. -- Tony Pérez, for Sports – Born in Cuba, Tony Perez was a seven-time All-Star as a first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. After retirement, he helped lead the Florida Marlins win the World Series in 1997 as a member of its coaching staff. Today, he is still with the Marlins and has been inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. Confirmed presenters include (in alphabetical order): Academy Award nominee Adriana Barazza (Babel); Shelbie Bruce (Spanglish); Former Miss USA and Neutrogena spokesperson Susie Castillo (Underdog); Kate Del Castillo (La Misma Luna); Broadway performer Mandy Gonzalez (Aida, Lennon); Actor Nicholas Gonzalez (El Camino del Diablo, Resurrection Blvd.); Academy Award winner Rita Moreno (West Side Story, CANE), Edgar Ramirez (The Bourne Ultimatum), Actor Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show, Handy Manny), and more. The evening’s dynamic performances will include: Los Amigos Invisibles, Fanny Lu, and a special performance as the grand finale which will be announced later. Past Hispanic Heritage Youth Award Recipient for the Arts Jairo Alvarado will direct the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards which will be broadcast for the first time via broadband and through Sprint Nextel’s Power View on October 26, 2007. In recognition of the Arts Honorees, the Hispanic Heritage Awards celebration will be launched on Wednesday, October 10 with a special pre-release screening of Love in the Time of Cholera. The screening will include a star-studded red-carpet event at Washington, D.C.’s Uptown Theater presented by Stone Village Pictures, New Line Cinema and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. This is the first public screening in the United States, and will be introduced by director Mike Newell and HHF President and CEO Jose Antonio Tijerino. The Hispanic Heritage Awards are sponsored by a host of dedicated supporters including: Medallion sponsors, AstraZeneca, Dentyne, ExxonMobil, and Sallie Mae (Official Student Loan Partner); Official Insurance Company Allianz Life; Official Hispanic Heritage Awards Airline American Airlines; and Official Car Volvo. NBC Universal and Telemundo are Gold Sponsor and additionally the program is supported by People en Espanol, the U.S. Navy, Southwest Airlines, Goldman Sachs, New Line Cinema, Renaissance Hotel Washington, DC, Sprint/Nextel, Stone Village Pictures, HSBC, Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, ALMA Magazine, Catalina Magazine, Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, Latino Leaders Magazine, Fannie Mae, Home Builders Institute, Home Depot, Pulte Homes, and Staples Foundation for Learning. To join the prestigious list of sponsors and participate in the 2007 Hispanic Heritage Awards, please call 202.861.9797 or e-mail Scott@HispanicHeritage.org. Eight National Hispanic Heritage Youth Award recipients also will be recognized on stage for their accomplishments in the classroom and community. These students were selected as high school seniors in the spring from a pool of 13,000 applicants from across the country. They include: Nicolas Frank Altemose of Temecula, California for Academic Excellence; Fabian Alejandro Poliak of Apopka, Florida for Business; Natassia Rodriguez of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for Community Service; Haydee Cruz of Phoenix, Arizona for Education; Keone David Hon of Kailua Kona, Hawaii for Engineering and Mathematics; Daniel Lage of Coral Gables, Florida for Healthcare; Christopher Stephan Oroza of Coppell, Texas for Journalism; and Ilona Catalina Juan of Homestead, Florida for Sports. In addition to the students, one teacher, Dora Arredondo-Maron of Los Gatos, California will be recognized with the National Hispanic Heritage Teacher Award, presented by Staples Foundation for Learning. This is the first ever award of its kind – recognizing a teacher her impact on Hispanic students. The Youth Awards are sponsored by Chase and MasterCard International, National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA), Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, Southwest Airlines (Official Airline of the Youth Awards), ExxonMobil, GlaxoSmithKline, NBC Universal and Telemundo, SUBWAY Restaurants, Allianz Life and HP (Official Computer Partner of the Youth Awards). The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization which identifies, inspires, promotes and prepares Latino leaders through national leadership, educational, and workforce programs. The Hispanic Heritage Awards, which began as a small White House ceremony commemorating the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month, has become the most recognizable and celebrated Hispanic honor and event in America, and serves as a culmination of the Foundation’s year-round programs. For more information please visit http://www.HispanicHeritage.org. "

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Southwest Airlines to Sponsor First Hispanic Heritage Youth Award for Education

Tomas — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:26:42 +0000

"Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), the Official Airline of the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, announced today that it will sponsor the first Hispanic Heritage Youth Award for Education, a national search for young Hispanic leaders and role models. Applications are now available for the 2006 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, which will provide a record $650,000 in educational grants distributed at high-profile ceremonies featuring community and business leaders, elected officials and celebrities. High school seniors of Hispanic descent can find the application online at http://www.hispanicheritage.org , or at participating SUBWAY restaurants. Online applications must be electronically submitted by February 3, 2006. All other required documents and paper application forms must be postmarked no later than February 3, 2006...."

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