Sala de Honor
Association Latinos Awards Program
2024 RECIPIENTS
Inspira Award
Aurea Delfin
“Aurea's high energy is contagious, and her enthusiasm is positively infectious. I greatly appreciate her commitment to workplace efficiency and her embrace of change and innovation. I admire her drive to implement positive changes in our internal systems and organizational behavior within the SOA.”
Jose A. Marroquin, MBA, MA
Alianza Award
Raising a Reader Massachusetts
“It is RAR-MA’s family engagement component, in addition to access to resources, that moves the needle on eliminating the literacy opportunity gap for the youngest learners during this critical window in their development. Interrupting the cycle of low literacy improves children's long-term academic, economic, and health outcomes, and makes a significant impact for Latino families like mine.”
Naneshka Lee Hernandez Santos
Estrella Award
Celia Chomón Zamora, Ph.D., CAE
“I’ve never worked with an association professional so willing to take on the level of responsibility in the service of others that Celia has consistently demonstrated. Celia’s mentorship has been transformative for many young Latino professionals. She is known for her consistent and relentless support, always ready with her famous phrases, "tell me where you need me and I'll be there" and "consider it done.””
Howie Berman, MA, CAE
2023 RECIPIENTS
Inspira Award
Michael Pereira
”Michael's strength lies in his dedication to seeking diverse perspectives and empowering others. In addition to his outstanding efforts in creating inclusive spaces, Michael's involvement in prominent committees such as the ASAE Young Professional Advisory Committee (YPAC) and Association Latinos Communications Committee is a testament to his commitment to driving meaningful change on a broader scale.”
Danielle Duran Baron, MA, MBA, FASAE, CAE (she, her, hers)
Estrella Award
Juan Amador, FASAE, CAE
"Juan has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing Latino/a/x colleagues and creating more visibility and inclusion in the association community for 20 years. In addition to his numerous achievements, anyone who knows Juan would agree that he is a natural coach and mentor always ready to sponsor and mentor the next generation."
Silvia Quevedo, CAE (she, her, hers)
