Hispanic Heritage Awards draws large crowd of supporters

L-R: Master of Ceremonies News-4 WOAI Anchor Randy Beamer, La Prensa Publisher Tino Duran, daughter Nina Duran, wife, Millie Duran, ACCD Board member Denver McClendon & wife State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, Bexar County Sheriff candidate Larry Ricketts & wife, Jeannie, recipient & former City Councilwoman Patti Radle with Diana De Los Santos, Ernest Martinez & wife, Frank Hernandez & wife SAISD Board Member Olga Hernandez, attendees, military guests, Mariachi, silent auction items, sign-in, La Prensa Foundation

The 11th Annual “Celebrate Hispanic Heritage” Awards Gala 2007 is now history. The Friday night, October 12th event at the Omni Hotel in the Colonnade honored various local residents for outstanding contributions in their fields.

• Business Award Ted Terrazas
• Community Award Sammy Nieto
• Corporate Award Paco Bendana
• Education Award Dr Robert Zeigler
• Entertainment Award Erica Gonzaba
• Health Award Dr Damaso A. Oliva
• Legal Award Judge Karen Crouch
• Literary Arts Daniel San Miguel Jr.
• Media Award Trish DeBerry Mejia
• Military Award Army Gen (ret) Ricardo Sanchez
• Non-Profit Organization Yolanda Rangel
• Politics Award State Rep. Ruth McClendon
• Religion Award Rev Thurmond Walker
• Ruben Mungia Award Patti Radle