The Hispanic Heritage Month Gala, an event that has become a tradition in the City of Brotherly Love, recognized the trajectories of those who have been the protagonists of success stories, personal narratives marked by perseverance and hard work that open the paths to a prosperous future.

The elegant premises of the Live! Casino were the setting for this exciting and long-awaited celebration.

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As part of the Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Media recognized the achievements and contributions of a select group of leaders who are models of success for citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The awardees

The award ceremony was presented by Lissy G, Advisory Board at Hispanic Media. It began with the conferring of the Crystal Award to The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) and the Spanish American Law Enforcement Association (SALEA). Both organizations were honored under the institutional category.

The event went on with the awarding of Bruce Datil, Allstate Insurance Agency Owner; Adonis Banegas, Executive Director of El Concilio; and Darryl Irizarry Jr., Director of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances at PHLCVB who were honored with the Crystal Award.

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The Heritage Award was bestowed on Omar Sabir, City Commissioner of Philadelphia.

The awards ceremony was completed with the presentation of the Achiever of the Year Award to Sulma Dalessio, Director of Field and Meter Maintenance for Philadelphia Electric Company, PECO.

The Hispanic Heritage Month Gala was gratified by the participation of important sponsor representatives. José Aguirre, Government Affairs Manager at PECO; Tiffany Delgado-Bickley, Behavioral Health Medicine Program Coordinator at Jefferson; and Mireya Lumbreras, Public Relations and Partnerships Specialist at Goya Foods reaffirmed their support for Hispanic Media’s effort to highlight the Latino leadership in the city.

Among the participants were Councilmember David Oh and Comission on Latino Affairs Executive Director, Luz Colón who were responsible for the Proclamations.

Ricardo Hurtado, President and CEO at Hispanic Media expressed his satisfaction for the organization of this significant event, which in each edition reaffirms his commitment to build meeting spaces that allow the consolidation of the highest values of the Hispanic identity.

Important partners such as Goya Foods were key part of the Hispanic Heritage Month Gala. Organizations such as Jefferson Health, PECO Energy Company, Hispanic Community Counseling Services, Einstein Healthcare Network, Tierra Colombiana Restaurant, Angelic Home Care Agency, Viva Care Solutions and Distribution Advertising Services (D.A.S) also supported the distinguished event.

The Hispanic Heritage Month Gala closed this year´s edition with the participation of Timokha Entertainment and Dance & Dj Music, who were in charge of closing joyfully this meaningful celebration of common roots, values and cultural ties that unite the productive Hispanic community.

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For more than eight consecutive years, the Hispanic Heritage Month Gala has featured the roots of our culture. It is an event of great tradition in the city of Philadelphia that unites communities under a common heritage.

The important celebration will take place at Live! Casino Friday, October 1 at 7:00 pm. The location is 900 Packer Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148.

An outstanding group of personalities of Latin American descent will be honored this year at the Hispanic Heritage Month Gala. The event will recognize their work to improve the living conditions of many immigrants who live, work and prosper in Philadelphia. They have in common that they have given the best of their spirits to enhance our roots and support the growth of the city.

This year’s edition of the event will award Omar Sabir, City Commissioner of Philadelphia; Adonis Banegas, Executive Director of El Concilio; Sulma Dalessio, Director of Field and Meter Maintenance for Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO), Bruce Datil, Allstate Insurance Agency Owner; and Darryl Irizarry Jr., Director of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances at PHLCVB.

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The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) and the Spanish American Law Enforcement Association (SALEA) will also be honored in the institutional category.

Sponsoring partners

Important Hispanic Media partners such as Goya Foods are a key part of the Hispanic Heritage Month Gala.

Organizations such as Jefferson Health, PECO Energy Company, Hispanic Community Counseling Services, Einstein Healthcare Network, Tierra Colombiana Restaurant, Angelic Home Care Agency, Viva Care Solutions and Distribution Advertising Services (D.A.S) also support the distinguished event.

A Fashion Masked Gala

This year, “A Fashion Masked Gala” will be held. Hispanic Media has chosen to highlight individual creativity without evading the country’s biosafety regulations.

Hispanic Heritage Month honors the stories and countless contributions that the Latino community has made to the nation over the years. It is a celebration that takes place in the United States from September 15 to October 15.

All are invited to this warm party that celebrates the productive work and success stories of distinguished actors in the Hispanic community.

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