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Boston Latino TV Access Awards

HONOREES

Special Recognition

Alberto Vasallo, Jr. is considered one of the most recognized and respected pioneers in New England’s Latino community. Mr. Vasallo has forged an indelible legacy in the Latino small business community as entrepreneurs with a vision well ahead of their time.

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Influential Leader Award

Jaime Rodriguez is a Vietnam Combat Army Veteran (1968-1970, Infantry 11B20.) He was one of the founders of El Jolgorio de Massachusetts, and has dedicated his life to defending Veteran's rights in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Make a Difference Award

Madeleine Steczynski founded ZUMIX in 1991 in response to the worst year of violence in the City of Boston's history. She also served for three years as a Cultural Fellow for the New England Foundation for the Arts Building Communities through Culture Initiative, and as a Community Fellow for Eureka Communities Boston.

Visionary Award

¿Oíste? was founded in 1999 by several Latino activists from across the state who were concerned about the lack of Latino political representation and civic participation in Massachusetts. ¿Oíste? has dedicated itself to educating and empowering people to run for office and/or become civically engaged.

Media Award

Sara Suarez has been informing and covering the many Latino communities throughout Massachusetts for nine years now. Sara’s dedication to the local Hispanic community includes staying involved, engaging her audience and promoting important initiatives for Latinos.

Community Networking Award

Launched in March 2008, Get Konnected!, the first and only bi-monthly professional and social multicultural networking event for professionals of all cultures in Greater Boston, is the brainchild of PR and multicultural marketing pioneer, Colette Phillips, President and CEO of Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. and creator of Kaleidoscope.

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award

Eric E. Liriano is the Principal and Founder of Liriano Wealth Advisory Group, LLC. Mr. He is a sought after speaker and conducts financial planning seminars for employees of major corporations, health organizations and educational institutions.

Artistic Expression Award

Monchy & Nathalia are a bachata duo who made their eponymous album debut in 2011. Monchy y Nathalia’s work manages to sustain an exciting level of precision and passion certain to enthrall dancers and bachata lovers the world over.