Washington, DC - Today, LULAC presented its inaugural Corporate Champion of the Year Award to Emilio Gonzalez, Executive Director of Strategic Alliances for Verizon.  The award recognizes an executive in corporate America who has devoted their professional career to improving the lives of Hispanic Americans and championing LULAC’s mission.

Emilio Gonzalez has made an impactful, sustained and significant effort to strengthen the Latino community by working creatively to uniquely address problems facing our community today.  From the Immigo Immigration app to the new LULAC Opportunity app, Mr. Gonzalez is at the forefront of bringing technology to bear to help us prosper.  LULAC celebrates his significant achievements and are honored to present him with this award.   

As Executive Director of Strategic Alliances, Emilio is responsible for public policy development and outreach to civil rights groups, multicultural and education organizations, and many other critical segments of American society. 

The LULAC National Corporate Champion of the Year Award is one of LULAC’s highest honors and will be awarded at the 86th LULAC National Convention and Exposition, July 10th, 2015, at the Salt Lake Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.