Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York

Friend of Hispanic Heritage Award

2023
Richard Morrisroe, Esq.
Rosa A. Gonzalez, PhD
Joanne Castellani & Michael Andriaccio

A "Friend of Hispanic Heritage" is an organization or individual who, through words and actions, exemplifies and supports the mission of the Hispanic Heritage Council to foster and inspire awareness, understanding, and appreciation of past, present, and future contributions of the Hispanic community in Western New York. The recipient of this award contributes significantly to the rich cultural heritage of Western New York.


2022
Wilda Ramos
Dinorah Santos
John Starkey
Luis A. Rodríguez Jr.
Dr. Raul Vazquez

2021
Carol Jasen Sampson
Dr. Fatima Morrell
Hispanic American Veterans of Western NY Memorial Committee
Hispanic Women's League
Jamie Warren
Los Artistas Del Barrio Buffalo
Lucy A. Candelario
Tim Clark

2020
Michael J. Billoni, Billoni Associates
Miguel Medina, Principal
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy #76

2019
Mayor Wilfred Rosas, Dunkirk, NY
Buffalo News
WKBW Ch7
WIVB Ch4
WGRZ Ch2

2018
Agustin "Pucho" Olivencia Community Center
Wilmer Olivencia Jr.
President
El Batey Dance Center
Beatriz Flores
Director

2017
Puerto Rican & Hispanic Day Parade of WNY Inc.
Yolanda Martinez-Rodriguez
President
Raíces Theatre Company
Victoria Pérez-Maggiolo
Artistic Director

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