NLBWA-LA chapter board together with recipients of the 12th Annual Latinas in Business Awards
National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles
Honored Latina Business Women at the 12th Annual Latinas in Business Awards, celebrating “Women of Excellence”.
Photo courtesy of: Oney Ayala/DanYeniz Photography
LOS ANGELES - JUNE 25 2015 – A group of outstanding Latina business women were honored last night at the 12th Annual Latinas in Business Awards, celebrating “Women of Excellence”, hosted by The National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA). Held at a sold out Egyptian Theater, the event highlighted the many contributions Latina businesswomen make to their community and in the business world. The evening’s Mistress of Ceremony was Gabriela Tessier, host of Univision’s morning show “A Primera Hora”.
This year’s honorees included:
Anna M. Sauceda, ACS Group, Entrepreneur Leader of the Year;
Patty Juarez, Wells Fargo Bank, Corporate Leader of the Year;
Priscilla Lizarraga, TELACU, Inspirational Leader of the Year;
Cecilia Ayala, LAUP, Legacy Award;
Alicia Estrada, Stop Staring, Business Owner Award;
Azucena Maldonado, Latina Golfers Association, TrailBlazer Award;
Charlene Dimas Pinedo, The Whole Child, Community Advocate Award;
Davina Ferreria, Alegria Magazine, Emerging Latina/Rising Star Award;
Sylvia Coreas, Fit Physiques, Member of the Year;
Eddie Espinoza, Eddie’s Tickets, Man of the Year;
Clemente Gonzalez, AETNA, Corporate Sponsor of the Year.
“We are so proud to honor this year’s group of stellar Latinas, leaders not only in their respective organizations, businesses but also in the community. We congratulate each and every one of them and look forward to continuing our partnership with them and all the great sponsors that make our event each year a success,” said Rose Elena Sauceda, President, NLBWA-LA.
About NLBWA-LA
The National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA), a 501(c) 3 non-profit, non-partisan organization was established in July of 2003 to meet the needs of the growing ranks of Latina entrepreneurs, executives and professionals from the greater Los Angeles area. The mission of NLBWA-LA is to encourage Latinas to develop their business and professional skills and to meet their career goals through education, business referrals and networking. Its vision is to create nationwide representation, visibility and business opportunities for Latina entrepreneurs and corporate professionals in the business world as well as to help Latinas reach the executive corporate level or achieve success within their own companies. For more information about NLBWA-LA visit www.nlbwa-la.org.