Prominent Hispanic Awards Presentation
To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Camden County Freeholder Board’s Office of Hispanic Affairs will present the 18th Annual Prominent Hispanic Awards during a dinner and ceremony on Friday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at The Mansion, located at 300 Main Street in Voorhees.
“We recognize the dedication and contributions of the unsung members of the Hispanic community that serve as role models and make a difference in the quality of life for all residents,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez. “The honorees were nominated by their peers for their accomplishments in areas ranging from culture and education to business and community service.”
2013 Prominent Hispanic Award Honorees
MaryAnn Bonilla
Youth Advocate
Resident of Chesilhurst
Antonio Muniz Campos
Community Activist
Resident of Pennsauken
Reverend Alberto Buster
Pastor, The Family Christian Fellowship Church
Resident of Pennsauken
Lt. Angel Luis Nazario, Jr.
Lieutenant
Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Resident of Gloucester Township
Andres Camacho
Co-founder, Puerto Rican Cultural & Arts Center
Resident of Camden
Maria Ozuna
Business Owner, Hair Salon
Resident of Cherry Hill
Eladio Cortes Maldonado
Retired Spanish Speaking Radio Host Pioneer
Resident of Somerdale
Mildred E. Rojas Disla
Teacher, Pyne Poynt School
Founder, The Professional Latinas Alliance Network, Inc.
Resident of Pennsauken
Mary Espinal
Humanitarian
St. Joseph Church
Resident of Camden
Hilda I. Vega-Rodriguez
Assistant Area Director
Division of Child Protection & Permanency
Resident of Somerdale
Dr. Lesley J. Mateo
Employee & Organizational Development Specialist
Rowan University
Resident of Pennsauken