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Celebrando Austin at Hilton Austin
Celebrando Austin just keeps growing. On a busy Austin social night, the Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce function nearly filled the large ballroom at the Hilton Austin. Almost 1,000 guests?
Alex Torres and Carol Delgado
To keep things fun throughout the evening, planners insert songs, dances and videos precisely into a business dinner that includes pre-determined honors.
Juan and Courtney llerena
The party started with a patriotic flourish - color guard, Pledge of Allegiance, national anthem - and recognitions of the notables present. Just about every leader in town showed up (some dividing their time between the Huston-Tillotson University or AIDS Services of Austin galas).
Priscilla Guajardo and John-Michael Vincent Cortez
The winners: Businesswoman of the Year: Rosie Mendoza; Businessman of the Year: Novert Morales; Small Business of the Year: Jose I. Guerra, Inc.; Corporation of the Year: Seton Family of Hospitals; Volunteer of the Year: Val Velasquez; Ambassador of the Year: Jeanne McLead; Chair’s Award: Anna Marie Arredondo; Lifetime Achievement: Teresa Lozano Long.
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