El evento, denominado “Honoring Excellence: People of the Year 2025” y realizado en el prestigioso Intercontinental Club de New York, destacó el liderazgo, el compromiso y el servicio público de estos tres distinguidos líderes, reconocidos por su trabajo constante junto a la comunidad.

Quetcy Lozada, concejal del 7º Distrito de Philadelphia, fue homenajeada por su labor incansable en fortalecer las comunidades donde nació y ha desarrollado toda su trayectoria. Su liderazgo la ha convertido en una de las voces latinas más influyentes de la ciudad.

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Por su parte, Danilo Burgos, representante en la Cámara de Pennsylvania y primer dominicano en ser elegido para la Asamblea General del estado, fue reconocido por su firme defensa de los valores familiares, la educación y el desarrollo económico, así como por su impacto histórico en la representación latina.

Omar Sabir, presidente de los comisionados municipales, también fue distinguido por su trabajo para aumentar la participación electoral y promover el compromiso cívico. Filadelfiano de toda la vida, ha dedicado su carrera a garantizar que todas las comunidades estén informadas y participen activamente en el proceso democrático.

El evento reafirmó el valor del liderazgo latino y celebró a quienes, desde distintos ámbitos, están moldeando el futuro de Pennsylvania. Hispanic Media y El Sol Latino Newspaper, comprometidos siempre con destacar a los líderes comunitarios, continúan consolidándose como plataformas esenciales que visibilizan las contribuciones latinas al desarrollo de Philadelphia, Pennsylvania y la nación. La ceremonia contó con el respaldo de PECO, HACE y Congreso, organizaciones clave en el fortalecimiento comunitario.

Ricardo Hurtado, presidente y CEO de Hispanic Media, reconoció el enorme aporte de los tres homenajeados y destacó que su liderazgo representa la mejor muestra del compromiso latino con el servicio público y el desarrollo de las comunidades.

La velada también reunió a destacadas figuras de la comunidad latina y aliados estratégicos, como Vanessa Caracoza, presidenta de la Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting; Mayra Hernández Bergman, Founder & CEO de Crisis+ Strategies; Jannette Diaz, presidenta y CEO de Congreso de Latinos Unidos; y Julia A. Rivera, Chief External Affairs Officer de la misma organización.

También asistieron José Aguirre, Senior Manager of Government & External Affairs de PECO; la reverenda Bonnie Camarda, vicepresidenta y directora divisional de Asociaciones del Ejército de Salvación del este de Pensilvania y Delaware; Harianned Chaurel, miembro de Gente de Venezuela; y el cantante Alex Moreno.

La presencia de estas personalidades enriqueció una noche dedicada a honrar la excelencia y el liderazgo latino en la esfera pública y comunitaria en el marco de la importante semana de la Annual Dinner of The Pennsylvania Society.

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The ceremony, titled “Honoring Excellence – People of the Year 2025,” will take place on Thursday, December 11, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the prestigious Intercontinental Club in New York.

The event, organized in conjunction with the 127th Annual Dinner of The Pennsylvania Society, to be held on December 13 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, is sponsored by PECO, HACE and Congreso.

Each year, The Pennsylvania Society brings together political, business, community, and cultural leaders from across the country to celebrate outstanding careers and strengthen collaborative ties across sectors.

Within this context, Hispanic Media and El Sol Latino Newspaper have become essential platforms for highlighting the contributions of the Latino community to the development of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and the nation. This year, three distinguished public figures will be honored for their commitment, leadership, and dedication to public service: Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada, State Representative Danilo Burgos, and City Commissioners President Omar Sabir.

Quetcy Lozada, from Philadelphia’s 7th District, is a prominent Latina whose name resonates strongly throughout the city. Her work has focused on strengthening the neighborhoods where she was born, raised, and has built her entire public career. She has become one of the strongest voices of Latino representation in Philadelphia.

Danilo Burgos, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has proven to be a committed legislator, a tireless advocate, and a strong defender of family values, education, and economic development. As the first Dominican elected to the state’s General Assembly, he represents a historic achievement for the Latino community.

Omar Sabir, President of the Philadelphia City Commissioners, is recognized for his work combating voter apathy and educating communities about the importance of civic engagement. A husband and father of seven, he is a lifelong Philadelphian who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all voices are heard in the democratic process.

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Each honoree represents a story of effort and dedication, and together they embody the excellence that Hispanic Media and El Sol Latino Newspaper strive to highlight year after year.

The “People of the Year 2025” event reaffirms the value of Latino leadership and celebrates those who, from various fields, are shaping the future of Pennsylvania. It will be a space that recognizes individual trajectories as well as the collective strength of a community that continues to grow, organize, and leave a profound mark on the social, political, and cultural life of the state.

For those interested in attending or seeking more information, inquiries may be sent to Info@elsoln1.com, where additional details about the ceremony can be requested.

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He was elected to serve his first term in the House of Representatives in 2018, representing neighborhoods in North Philadelphia, including Kensington, Hunting Park, Glenwood, and Feltonville. With this achievement, he became the first Dominican ever elected to serve in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Burgos is a first-generation Dominican American, born in New York. His family moved to Philadelphia in 1990, when he was 10 years old. They attended St. Veronica Church and, in the early 1990s, owned a grocery store in Hunting Park. He attended Roberto Clemente Middle School and graduated from Olney High School.

In 1998, he opened his first grocery store in North Philadelphia and, that same year, alongside other owners, co-founded the Dominican Grocers Association of Philadelphia (D.G.A.P.) in collaboration with the Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project (EPOP). Since then, the organization has grown to more than 385 members, strengthening local commerce and supporting Latino small business owners.

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Before joining the state legislature, Danilo served as Director of Zoning and Business Development for Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez, overseeing the expansion of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children and Allegheny General Hospital, as well as managing several urban revitalization projects. He also worked as Director of Constituent Services for Councilmember Allan Domb.

A steadfast advocate for his community

As a state legislator, his priorities focus on improving public education and workforce training, reducing unemployment, promoting small-business development, and expanding economic opportunities throughout his district. Burgos is also a strong advocate for criminal justice reform, working to reduce recidivism and offer opportunities for individuals seeking to reintegrate into society.

He has served on the boards of organizations such as the Eastern Pennsylvania Organizing Project, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, White Dog Community Foundation, Projects Without Borders, and Visitation Community Center, and has collaborated with the Congress of United Latinos and The Latino Partnership on various community initiatives.

He currently serves as Chair of the House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities; as a board member of the Minority Business Development Authority and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Esports Association; and as Director of Voto Latino for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.

Burgos aims to offer his constituents not only hope, but the tools needed to achieve success, while challenging stereotypes associated with North Philadelphia and promoting understanding across all districts in Pennsylvania.

His work has been recognized by Hispanic Media and El Sol Latino Newspaper during The Pennsylvania Society’s annual event as “People of the Year 2025,” honoring his excellence and reaffirming his impact and commitment to public life in Pennsylvania.

As a father, his children are his greatest motivation, inspiring him to continue working for a safer, more prosperous, and more united Philadelphia.

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La ceremonia, titulada “Honoring Excellence – People of the Year 2025”, tendrá lugar el jueves 11 de diciembre, de 8:00 pm a 10:00 pm., en el prestigioso Intercontinental Club de New York.

El evento, que se realizará en el marco de la 127th Annual Dinner de la Pennsylvania Society, que se celebrará el 13 de diciembre, en Waldorf Astoria, New York, cuenta con el patrocinio de PECO, HACE y Congreso.

Cada año, The Pennsylvania Society reúne a líderes políticos, empresariales, comunitarios y culturales de todo el país para celebrar trayectorias sobresalientes y fortalecer los lazos de colaboración entre sectores.

En este contexto, Hispanic Media y El Sol Latino Newspaper se han consolidado como plataformas esencial para visibilizar el aporte de la comunidad al desarrollo de Pennsylvania, de Philadelphia, y de todo el país. En esta oportunidad, tres figuras de destacada trayectoria serán homenajeadas por su compromiso, liderazgo y dedicación al servicio público: la concejal Quetcy Lozada, el representante Danilo Burgos y el comisionado electoral Omar Sabir.

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Quetcy Lozada, del 7º Distrito de Philadelphia, es una destacada latina cuyo nombre resuena con fuerza en las calles de Philadelphia. Su trabajo se ha centrado en fortalecer a los vecindarios donde nació, creció y ha construido toda su carrera pública. Se ha convertido en una de las voces más sólidas de la representación latina en la ciudad.

Danilo Burgos, miembro de la Cámara de Representantes de Pennsylvania, ha demostrado ser un legislador comprometido, un luchador incansable y un firme defensor de los valores de la familia, la educación y el desarrollo económico. Primer dominicano elegido para la Asamblea General del estado, representa un avance histórico para la comunidad latina.

Omar Sabir, presidente de los comisionados electorales de Philadelphia, es reconocido por su trabajo para combatir la apatía de los votantes y educar a las comunidades sobre la importancia del compromiso cívico. Esposo y padre de siete hijos, es un residente de Philadelphia de toda la vida que ha dedicado su trayectoria a garantizar que todas las voces sean escuchadas en el proceso democrático.

Cada homenajeado representa una historia de esfuerzo y dedicación, y juntos encarnan la excelencia que Hispanic Media y El Sol Latino Newspaper buscan exaltar año tras año.

El evento “People of the Year 2025” reafirma el valor del liderazgo latino y celebra a quienes, desde distintos espacios, están moldeando el futuro de Pennsylvania. Será un espacio que reconoce trayectorias individuales, así como también la fuerza colectiva de una comunidad que continúa creciendo, organizándose y dejando una huella profunda en la vida social, política y cultural del estado.

Para todas aquellas personas que quieran asistir o deseen obtener más información sobre el evento, está habilitado el correo electrónico Info@elsoln1.com, donde podrán solicitar detalles adicionales sobre la ceremonia.

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