2009 Hispanic Women of Distinction

August 14th, 2009 - 11:30 AM
8th Annual 2009 Hispanic Women of Distinction Charity Awards Luncheon
Media Sponsor BECON-TV
Charity Luncheon celebrates 12 Latinas from Broward, Dade and Palm Beach County

Community, Culture, Charity is the theme surrounding the 8th annual charity luncheon honoring 12 Latinas and a Latina Pioneer in South Florida that takes place on Friday, August 14th at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Bank of America in partnership with Latina Style Magazine, the nations leading magazine for Hispanic women, has returned as sponsor for the 6th year.

Co sponsoring is The Nielsen Company, the worlds leading provider of marketing information, audience measurement, and business media products and services. Nielsen is also the presenting sponsor of the annual Viva Broward! festival in October. Monica Gil, Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs for the Nielsen Company will co-emcee the luncheon along with Robert Bard, Publisher of Latina Style. Myriam Masihy, TV Reporter with Univision Channel 23 will be the Mistress of Ceremonies.

This high-powered, entertaining salute to distinguished Hispanic-American women will benefit the March of Dimes of Broward County, and the Light of the World Clinic, celebrating its 20th year of providing free, quality healthcare to more than 12,000 needy families each year.

In addition to a silent auction, sponsor exhibit and raffles there will be complimentary "mojitos" as guests arrive, tapas, and a runway high-couture fashion show presented by co-sponsor, the Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills completing the exciting afternoon. Past honorees will walk the 120 foot runway welcoming the next group of Latinas to their special group. This event also officially kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month, VIVA BROWARD! and the 2009 Calendar of Events.

The highlight of the day will be families, friends and business associates honoring the 2009 Honorees who were selected among more than 50 applicants by 5 judges. Nominations were made by former Hispanic Women of Distinction honorees and community leaders.

This year's honorees are:

LYDIA MARIA BURGUET ACOSTA
V.P. and University Librarian
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
Nova Southeastern University
Resident of Davie, Florida

LYNETTE CRISTINA CARDOCH, PhD.
Supervising Scientist for Sustainable Development and Director of Climate Change
MWH Americas, Inc.
Resident: Miami, Florida

YESENIA COLLAZO, P.A.
President,
Collazo Law Firm
Resident: Pembroke Pines, Florida

ISABEL C. DIAZ, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Broad and Cassel
Resident: Miami, Florida

ARMINDA Mindy FIGUEROA
President, CEO
Latin2Latin Marketing and Communications
Resident: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Honorable
ANA I. GARDINER
Circuit Court Judge in Broward County
Resident: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

NOELIA E. MORENO
Vice President
Moralmar Kitchen Cabinets, Inc.
Resident: Miami Lakes, Florida

CHANTAL NICHTAWITZ
P.R./Marketing Manager
IKEA SUNRISE
Resident: Plantation, Florida

PATRIA ROJAS, PhD.
Scholar, Scientist
Florida International University
Resident: Coral Gables, Florida

ENEIDA O. ROLDAN, M.D.
President & CEO
JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM
Resident: Miami, Florida

GLADYS DIANA SZNAJDERMAN
Marketing Specialist
BECON TV
Resident: Cooper City, Florida

YVETTE TRELLES, P.A.
President
TRELLES LAW, PA.
Resident: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

In addition to the 12 honorees, each year a special award is presented to a Latina Pioneer. This woman has paved the way for others to follow and has made a mark on American society, while retaining her own culture and traditions. The 2009 Latina Pioneer Award will be announced in the near future.

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Travel & Events

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LATINAS RULE!!!!!

[TheNewUpsetters]

This event is big lie ,is ridiculous there is no interaction for Opportunity of work like the told you ,is a place where friends help friends meanwhile the make tons of money..out of the small business owner like me that got cut in this scam. Also last year the food was terrible and the live music descanting .

"Good Luck for this Year"

Ladrones!