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The Texas Association of
Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC), the premier Hispanic
business advocacy organization in Texas, is proud to announce its 33rd
Annual State Convention and Business EXPO award winners in a variety
of business categories.
TAMACC’s Awards Gala was celebrated
on Saturday, August 2, 2008 and this year’s winners were recognized
for their: outstanding leadership, growth, economic development
programs, leadership programs, support and contributions to the
community.
“This year’s recipients represent the best of our Hispanic community
and business environment combined. We are proud to recognize them
for their achievements and thank them for their continued support
and commitment to growing Hispanic businesses in the great State of
Texas,” said Ms. Arcilia C. Acosta, Chairwoman, TAMACC.
This year’s Gala Awardees include:
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Public Agency Advocate
of the Year Award - Mr. Lorenzo ‘Bubba’ Sedeno, HUB Manager
for Texas Tech
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Corporate Advocate of
the Year Award - Mr. Ish Arebalos, Public Affairs/Community
Relations Manager, Coca-Cola
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Public Agency of the
Year Award - DFW Airport
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Corporation of the Year
Award - Coca-Cola
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Small Hispanic Business
of the Year Award - Ms. Teresa Gandara, President of Pencil
Cup Office Products, Inc. of El Paso
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Large Hispanic Business
of the Year Award - Mr. Garry D. Castro, President of
Logisticorp, LLC, Dallas, Texas
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Small Chamber of the
Year Award - The Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce
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Large Chamber of the
Year Award - The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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Chairman’s Awards -
Russel Ceballos - State Farm Insurance Agent & Maria Mendez
- Project Manager, Southwest, Aetna Insurance and Jim M.
Epperson Jr. - President of AT&T-Texas.
Conference Awards included:
Latina Entrepreneur Legends Award
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Janet Aguilar,
Wells Fargo Insurance Company, El Paso
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Sandra McGlothlin,
Empire Roofing Ltd., Fort Worth.
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