September 25, 2009
NJ Revilla-Garcia

Antonio Flores receives education award during Tribute to Hispanic Heritage

HACU President and CEO Antonio Flores was among the honorees at the Hispanic Organization for Public Employees (HOPE) 6th Annual Tribute to Hispanic Heritage Banquet on Sept. 24 in San Antonio, Texas.

Flores received the Education Award and was featured in a video honoring prominent local Hispanic civic leaders receiving awards at the banquet.

Since 2004, the Tribute to Hispanic Heritage Banquet has recognized prominent community leaders during Hispanic Heritage Month, observed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. HOPE is a common interest, non-profit and nonpartisan organization committed to supporting present and future corporate objectives and to assisting in the development and advancement of Hispanics at CPS Energy and in the community it serves. Since its inception the organization has awarded $18,000 in college scholarships.

Photo: HACU President and CEO Antonio Flores with students from Southwest Independent School District in San Antonio.



  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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