NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Nationwide, Team for Seventh Annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards Presented by Nationwide
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#feeltheorgullo–The National Football League and its teams will celebrate Hispanic
Heritage Month with a series of special events during Hispanic Heritage
Month.
The NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Nationwide, official
sponsor of the NFL, have partnered for the seventh annual NFL Hispanic
Heritage Leadership Awards. The awards recognize the contributions of
Hispanic leaders in each NFL market.
Each award recipient will be recognized at a game or event in their
local NFL market. With support from Nationwide, each recipient will
select an organization of their choice that serves the local Hispanic
community to receive a $2,000 donation.
Nationwide’s partnership with the NFL and support of the Hispanic
Heritage Leadership Awards is the latest in a series of rich and
authentic relationships with the Hispanic community. The Columbus-based
insurance and financial services company already has partnerships with
Latina Style, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the
Association of Latino Professionals For America, and Prospanica.
Nationwide also provides resources, support and service to Hispanic
consumers and business owners across the country. The sponsorship of the
Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards aligns with Nationwide’s goal of
partnering with organizations that share the company’s values of
improving the lives of others and giving back to the community.
“We are excited to partner with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and
Nationwide to celebrate the contributions of 32 individuals who are
making an impact in their communities,” said Jaime Weston, NFL Senior
Vice President of Marketing. “Each recipient is a role model and local
hero. We appreciate the time and dedication each leader has devoted to
making a difference.”
“We are thrilled to partner with the NFL and Nationwide to honor
Hispanic leaders who are making an impact on communities all over
America,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of Hispanic
Heritage Foundation. “It is important to highlight their leadership not
only in the traditional Latino regions, but in recent-growing areas as
well. Together with the NFL and Nationwide, we made sure that beyond the
recognition there is an investment in local nonprofits. There is no
better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month than to make a
difference in the Latino community year round.”
“Nationwide is excited to be partnering with the Hispanic Heritage
Foundation and the National Football League to present this year’s
Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards,” said Mike Boyd, Senior
Vice-President of Marketing at Nationwide. “Nationwide takes pride in
working with groups who share our values of improving the lives of
others and giving back to the community. We look forward to recognizing
the charitable efforts of Hispanic leaders in all 32 NFL markets during
Hispanic Heritage Month.”
The theme of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month recognition is “Feel
the Orgullo.” In Spanish, the word “orgullo” means pride. Latino
players, fans, and coaches have a strong sense of pride not only in
their culture but in their team and the NFL. During Hispanic Heritage
Month, the NFL and its 32 teams will amplify the rich history, heritage
and tradition of Latinos, and honor the positive impact they have had on
the game and country.
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, fans can visit www.NFL.com/HispanicHeritage
for a look at the personal stories of Hispanic players, past and
present, who have left a lasting legacy on the NFL. NFL teams will
enhance the celebration with local efforts throughout the month
including local community outreach in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The 2017 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards recipients are:
TEAM | AWARD RECIPIENT | ||
Arizona Cardinals |
Catherine Miranda: Senator, Representing Arizona’s 27th District |
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Atlanta Falcons | Belisa Urbina: Founder & Executive Director, Ser Familia | ||
Baltimore Ravens | Jorge Castillo: President, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | ||
Buffalo Bills | Eunice Lewin: President, Impacto Consulting | ||
Carolina Panthers | Rusty Price: President, Camino Community Center | ||
Chicago Bears | Sylvia Puente: Executive Director, Latino Policy Forum | ||
Cincinnati Bengals | Reuben Shaffer: Former Chief Diversity Officer, The Kroger Co. | ||
Cleveland Browns |
Pablo Ros: Chairman, Department of Radiology, UH Cleveland Medical Center; Professor, Radiology, CWRU School of Medicine; Radiologist-in-Chief, University Hospitals |
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Dallas Cowboys |
Fernando J. Andrade, AIA: President & CEO, GSR Andrade Architects, Inc. |
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Denver Broncos |
Andrés Chaparro: President and General Manager, Telemundo 25 Denver (KDEN) |
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Detroit Lions | Rico Razo: Campaign Manager for Mayor Duggan of Detroit | ||
Green Bay Packers | Karen Menendez-Coller: Executive Director, Centro Hispano | ||
Houston Texans |
Tony Canales: President and General Manager, Telemundo 47 Houston (KTMD) |
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Indianapolis Colts |
Marlene Dotson: President and CEO, Indiana Latino Institute; Founder, Latino Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence |
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Jacksonville Jaguars |
Maira Martelo: Community Mobilization Director, Jacksonville Public Education Fund |
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Kansas City Chiefs |
Pedro Zamora: Executive Director, Hispanic Economic Development Corporation |
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Los Angeles Chargers |
Cynthia Telles: Associate Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine; Member, Board of Directors, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals |
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Los Angeles Rams | Fidel Vargas: CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund | ||
Miami Dolphins |
Cesar Conde: Chairman, NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises |
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Minnesota Vikings | Eloisa Echavez: Executive Director, La Oportunidad, Inc. | ||
New England Patriots |
Yvonne Garcia: Chair, Board of Directors,Association of Latino Professionals for America; Senior Vice President, Investment Manager Services, State Street Corporation |
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New Orleans Saints |
Peggy Mendoza: Vice President & Executive Director, City Year New Orleans |
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New York Giants | Awilda Diaz-Cruz: Breast Cancer Survivor and Advocate | ||
New York Jets |
Elsa Candelario: Executive Director, Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey |
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Oakland Raiders | Jacqueline Martinez Garcel: CEO, Latino Community Foundation | ||
Philadelphia Eagles |
Myrna Soto: Senior Vice President, Global Chief Information Security Officer, The Comcast Corporation |
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Pittsburgh Steelers |
Carmen Malloy: Customer Relations Specialist, People’s Gas; President, Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
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San Francisco 49ers |
Darrell Cortez: Founder/Executive Director, Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley |
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Seattle Seahawks |
Lourdes E. Alvarado Ramos: Director, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Jennifer Whelihan: Economic Development Manager, Hillsborough County | ||
Tennessee Titans |
Juan Canedo: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance |
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Washington Redskins | Maria Fernanda Borja: President & CEO, Latino Student Fund |
For the latest NFL news in Spanish, visit NFL.com/Espanol powered by
Univision.com and follow @NFLEspanol on Twitter.
About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation:
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation – a nonprofit established by the White
House in 1987 – inspires, prepares, and connects minority leaders in the
classroom, community, and workforce to meet America’s priorities. HHF
also promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of
the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions. HHF
is headquartered in Washington, DC, and Los Angeles with satellite
workspaces in New York, Silicon Valley, San Antonio, and Miami (Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org).
About Nationwide:
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the
largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services
organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard
& Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial
services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life
insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and
mutual funds; banking and mortgages; excess & surplus, specialty and
surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.
Contacts
NFL
Darlene Capiro, 212-450-2175
Darlene.Capiro@NFL.com
or
Hispanic
Heritage Foundation
Isla Martinez, 626-814-5006
isla@hispanicheritage.org
or
Nationwide
Jarrett
Dunbar, 614-249-1591
Dunbaj1@nationwide.com