First Latina senator to speak at Latin American Association’s luncheon April 13
U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, the first Latina elected to the Senate, will be the keynote speaker at the Latin American Association’s 28th Annual Compañeros Awards Luncheon.
WHAT/WHO:
The Compañeros Awards Luncheon honors exceptional individuals who are making meaningful contributions to advance the well-being of Latino families. This year, the following award recipients will be honored:
2017 LAA Ambassador of the Year: Charles Kuck
2017 Olga C. de Goizueta Pacesetter Award: Kim Ellis Gökçe
2017 Corporate Champion: Turner
2017 Volunteer of the Year: Beth Graham
2017 Inspiration Award: Guiomar Obregón
WSB-TV anchor Wendy Corona will be the event’s mistress of ceremonies.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Georgia Aquarium. 225 Baker Street, NW., Atlanta, GA 30313
MEDIA CONTACT:
Aixa Pascual, apascual@thelaa.org, 404.234.4143
Thank you to our Compañeros sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: The Coca-Cola Company
Platinum Sponsors: Cox Enterprises * Delta Air Lines * Goizueta Business School * Georgia Power * Univision 34 Atlanta
Gold Sponsors: State Farm * Turner * UPS * MundoHispánico
Silver Sponsors: Castan & Lecca Attorneys at Law * Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport * Active Production and Design
Table Hosts: Alston & Bird LLP * BB&T * Chick-fil-A * City of Brookhaven * Cruz & Associates * Ernst & Young * Georgia State University * Kim Ellis Gökçe * The Home Depot * Kuck Immigration Partners * Moncrief Heating and Air Conditioning * Morgan Stanley * Precision 2000 * Wells Fargo
Patrons: Amerigroup * Jason Esteves * Gwinnett County Government * King & Spalding * Parking Company of America * Private Bank of Buckhead * UP Advertising
Media Sponsors: WSB-TV * El Patrón 105.3
