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The Shining Star Awards is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to individuals, corporate entities and educational institutions that selflessly donate their time and resources in support of the Hispanic community. This award is given to the person or entity that has most contributed to promote, disseminate and help to preserve for eternity the Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Culture. Taken in to consideration the previous mention qualities and contribution, the following is a list of dignitaries and honorees that we believe to be the utmost representatives and leaders from our Hispanic community.

 

These are our Shining Star Award recipients

     
 

 

Judge Catalina M. Avalos

For Her Contribution to the Hispanic Community in Broward County 2007

County Court Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit

     
 

 

Honorable Frank Ortiz

For His Contribution to the Hispanic Community in Broward County 2007

Mayor, City of Pembroke Pines

     
 

 

Honorable. Angelo Castillo

For His Contribution to the Hispanic Community in Broward County 2007

Vice Mayor, City of Pembroke Pines

     
  Juan Arias For His Contribution to the Hispanic Community in Broward County 2007
     
  America Lluvera

President - Puerto Rican Cultural Society of Palm Beach
For their contribution to the immortality of the Hispanic culture

Broward County February 5, 2005

     
 

 

Dr. Nelson Santiago

Chief Information Officer - Confide Solutions Corp.

Broward County Puerto Rican Executive of the Year 2006

     
  Lieutenant Colonel Maria I. Lopez

For Her Contribution to the Safety & Liberty of our Country 2005

LTC United States Army

     
 

 

 

Deborah Ramirez

Hispanic Executive of the year Broward County February 5, 2005

Chief Editor - El Sentinel

     
  Raul Stricker

Newsperson - Telemundo Canal 51

Hispanic T.V. personality of the year Broward County February 5, 2005

     
 

 

Jose "Pepe" Lopez

For His Contribution to the Hispanic Community in Broward County 2007

President Broward County Latin Chamber

     
 

 

 

Tony Vivaldi

For their commitment to the growth of the Hispanic community and business

Broward County February 5, 2005

President - Puerto Ricans Making The Difference

  Debbie Llenza,

For her dedication to the well been and education of our Hispanic Youth 

Broward County February 5, 2005

Hispanic Affairs Coordinator - Broward County Libraries Division

     
 

 

Miream Sierra

Hispanic Services and Customer Relations Director - Memorial Regional Hospital

Puerto Rican outstanding person of the year Broward County February 5, 2005

  Jose Gonzalez

Hispanic Entrepreneur of The Year- 2005

J Gonzalez & Associates

  Ricardo Rivera

Puerto Rican business of the year Broward County February 5, 2005

Suveniles de Puerto Rico

  Broward Center for the Performing Arts Excellence in the category of Puerto Rican / Hispanic Cultural Preservation for 2004
 

 

 

Syndia Nazario

Excellence in the category of Contribution to Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth for 2004
  Roberto Rodriguez Camacho

Excellence in the category of Contribution to Puerto Rican / Hispanic Community for 2004

     
  DeVry University

Excellence in the category of Education for 2004

     
 

 

 

Judy Crocker

Excellence in the category of Media for disseminating the Hispanic News for 2004

Chief Executive Officer - En USA Newspaper.

     
  Dr. Rafael Tudela

For His Contribution to the Hispanic Community in Broward County

Tamanaco Intercontinental Hotel

     
  Eileen Cardet

Puerto Rican TV Person of the Year

Morning News Anchor - Univision 23

     
   

Jackie Guerrido

Puerto Rican TV Person of the Year 2003

Univision Channel 23 weather newswoman

     
 

 

 

Efrain Melendez

 

 

 

Puerto Rican Radio Personality of the Year

The “Ay Bendito” of the Radio. Radio Anouncer Salsa 98.3

     
 

 

Chu Díaz

 

 

Puerto Rican Radio Personality of the Year 2002

Radio Announcer El Zol 95.7

 

     
 

 

Noel Malave

 

Broward County Puerto Rican Executive of the Year 2003Director of Sales - Broward County for Humana

    Broward County Puerto Rican Business of the Year 2003
 

 

 

Hon. Commissioners Benjamin Graber

 

 

 

The Governmental Official of the Year 2003

Broward County Commissioner

     
 

 

 

Russ Santiago

 

 

 

Broward County Puerto Rican Executive of the Year

VP Bank Of America

     
  Minerva Simon

Broward County Puerto Rican Executive of the Year

Assistance to Hon. Commissioner  Ben Graber

     
  Mr Trophy Puerto Rican business of the year-2002
     
  Wilson Alers

Broward County Puerto Rican / Hispanic Business of the Year 2002

President Media Stage

     
  Jorge Goyanes

For His Contribution to the Hispanic Community in Palm Beach County 2005

Chairman Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach