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Washington, DC – The Latino Leaders Network (LLN), a non-profit organization dedicated to “Bringing Leaders Together,” announced today that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles will receive the inaugural Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award at its Tribute to Mayors reception to be held from 5:00-7:00pm on Friday, June 15 in the Wantilan outdoor pavilion at the Loews Royal Pacific Hotel in Orlando, FL. Mayor Kevin Johnson of Sacramento, Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and former Mayor Manny Diaz of Miami will deliver tributes to Mayor Villaraigosa.
This exclusive event, held during the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) summer meeting, celebrating its 80th year this June will honor Villaraigosa, the current President of the USCM, for his commitment to bringing communities together. The Tribute to Mayors reception attracts a who's who of U.S. local leaders, policymakers, business leaders, as well as leaders from across the country.
"We are delighted to present the first Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award to Mayor Villaraigosa for his outstanding commitment to bringing communities together. He has set the very highest standard of excellence by which all future awardees will be measured," said Mickey Ibarra, Founder and Chairman of the Latino Leadership Network.
The Latino Leaders Network™ is celebrating its ninth year of bringing leaders together. Started in 2003, the Tribute to Mayors is hosted by LLN during the winter and summer annual meetings of USCM. Most recently, in January 2012, Mayor Angel Taveras of Providence and Mayor Annise Parker of Houston were honored.
In addition to the Tribute to Mayors, LLN will host the Latino Leaders Luncheon Series during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte and Republican National Convention in Tampa. Over 800 guests, including Latino delegates, community advocates, corporate representatives, and elected officials are expected to attend.
WHAT: Latino Leaders Network Tribute to Mayors Reception
WHEN: Friday, June 15 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Press set at 4:30 PM. Press riser and mult-box available. Please contact Maricela Huerta at Maricela@LatinoLeadersNetwork.org.
WHERE: Loews Royal Pacific Hotel; 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819
About The Latino Leaders Network™ (LLN)
The Latino Leaders Network™ (LLN) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to develop ongoing opportunities to bring leaders together to establish relationships and dialogue on issues important to the Latino community. The Latino Leaders Luncheon Series™ and the Tribute to Mayors are its signature events. Mickey Ibarra, LLN founder and chairman, served as Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House from 1997 to 2001. Additional LLN board members include: Ruben Alvarez, The Molera Alvarez Group; Soyla Fernandez, Fernández Government Solutions; David Ibarra, Ibarra Foundation; Maria Teresa Kumar, Voto Latino; Michelle Minguez Moore, Voto Latino; Miguel Santana, Chief Administrative Officer of Los Angeles; and Ken Trujillo, Trujillo Rodriguez & Richards. |
