WASHINGTON, May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Congressional Hispanic
Leadership Institute (CHLI) held its Annual Gala and Leadership
Awards in Washington, D.C. The
program celebrated the success of the U.S. Hispanic community and
brought together an influential audience of elected and
appointed officials, civic and corporate leaders, and diplomatic
and international leaders to honor individuals who have had a
profound impact on our community by empowering our values of
family, community, and leadership.
This year's honorees included His Excellency Mr. Santiago Peña,
President of the Republic of Paraguay, the CHLI Founders International
Leadership Award; Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Chairman Emeritus
of CHLI, the CHLI Lifetime Leadership Award; U.S. Senator
Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and U.S.
Representative Nicole Malliotakis
(NY), the CHLI Leadership in Public Service Award; and Eduardo
Arabu, CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council and alumnus
of the CHLI Class of 2010, the CHLI Ambassador Award.
"CHLI was honored to recognize the extraordinary careers of
President Peña, Chairman Emeritus Diaz-Balart, Senator Cortez Masto, Congresswoman Malliotakis, and
Eduardo Arabu. They each personify CHLI's reverence for freedom and
the extraordinary strength of our values of family, community, and
leadership," said the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen,
CHLI Chairwoman.
"I am honored to receive this recognition from the
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute at their Annual Gala
and Leadership Awards in the United
States," said His Excellency Mr. Santiago Peña,
President of the Republic of Paraguay. "This recognition is a
great achievement that honors all Paraguayans. As President of
Paraguay, I will continue to
promote the strengthening of the historically good relations
between Paraguay and the United States, maintaining a strong bond
with the Hispanic community. I am convinced that together we can
achieve a more prosperous future for both our nations."
"I am deeply honored by this award. The work of CHLI
continues to serve as an extraordinary source of inspiration for
me. My profound gratitude to the CHLI board for this gracious
gesture. Special thanks to my brother, Jose, for kindly receiving
the award on my behalf," said the Honorable Lincoln
Diaz-Balart, CHLI Chairman Emeritus.
"There is no one more deserving of the Congressional Hispanic
Leadership Institute's prestigious 'Lifetime Leadership Award' than
my brother, my mentor, and my best friend, Chairman Emeritus, the
Honorable Lincoln Díaz-Balart. It's hard to believe that it's been
20 years since my brother Lincoln, then-Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and I founded CHLI, the
only bipartisan organization of its type in Washington, D.C. Together, we worked with our
colleagues to open doors for the next generation of Hispanic
leaders on Capitol Hill. We created opportunities to advance social
mobility, diversity of thought, and global competitiveness,
providing a bipartisan platform for many young minds from our
communities. I extend my deepest congratulations, admiration, and
gratitude to my brother, Lincoln, whom I look up to, as he receives
its 'Lifetime Leadership Award.' I look forward to CHLI's continued
success in finding future leaders from the Hispanic
community," said Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL).
"I'm honored to receive the CHLI's Leadership in Public
Service Award. I've always put Nevadans first and worked across the
aisle to deliver results for everyone, create thousands of
good-paying jobs, and support our hardworking families and
businesses," said Senator Cortez Masto (NV). "I'm going to keep
working to keep all of our communities safe and provide Nevadans
with the tools they need to succeed."
"Hispanic Americans are more engaged in politics and the
legislative process than ever before, and just like many other
Americans, they are concerned about inflation, crime and national
security," Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)
said. "As the proud daughter of a Cuban refugee, it's an
honor to receive the Public Service Award from the Congressional
Hispanic Leadership Institute and I will continue my work in
Congress to make sure the voices of the Hispanic community are
represented through common sense policies that protect our freedoms
and shared values."
"I am honored to receive this year's CHLI Ambassador
Award," said Eduardo Arabu, CEO of the National
Hispanic Corporate Council. "I'd like to thank the
leadership for this tremendous honor! I appreciate CHLI's
commitment to access and public service leadership development. As
a former President of the CHLI Alumni Association, I would like to
also recognize the achievements of my fellow alumni."
Thank you to all our sponsors and especially our Platinum and
Gold sponsors of the 19th Annual Gala and Leadership Awards:
Capital One, Comcast, Target, Altria, Amazon, Philip Morris
International, Verizon, and Wells Fargo.
ABOUT CHLI:
CHLI is the premier organization founded by Members of
Congress and corporate leaders to advance the Hispanic
community's economic progress with a focus on social responsibility
and global competitiveness. Founded in 2003, CHLI is a 501(c)3
non-profit and non-partisan organization. CHLI is dedicated to
fostering a broad awareness of the diversity of thought, heritage,
interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese
descent. CHLI's purpose is to prepare future leaders through
internships, fellowships, scholarships, and leadership
conferences.
For more information about CHLI and its programs,
please contact Emily
Benavides at ebenavides@chli.org
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