Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces 2013 Triunfo! Scholarship Winners

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - March 28, 2013 - PRLog -- The winners of the 2013 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Triunfo! Scholarships are:

Alondra Cortes, Pahokee High School
Lorena Benitez, Atlantic Community High School
Gabryelle Estrada, Inlet Grove Community High School
Jairo Garcia, Pahokee High School
Karen Herrera, Jupiter High School
Brian Higuera, Boca Raton Community High School
Julia McBee, Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Sofia Montes, Boca Raton Community High School
Oscar Maldonado, Olympic Heights High School

The winners of the Triunfo! Scholarship will attend the 16th Annual Triunfo! Awards banquet that will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2013 in the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

"Not only does the future of our community depend on the quality of professionals we have, but also the ones we educate to become leaders who will create a better future," said Andre Varona, Chief Executive Officer.

In the last six years, the Hispanic Chamber has raised over $82,000.00 for students who have gone on to universities such as Harvard, Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, and many other prestigious colleges and universities.  The students selected have an outstanding Grade Point Average (GPA), dedicated many hours to community service and demonstrated excellent academic and leadership skills. For more information on the awards, please visit www.triunfoawards.org

For more information, sponsorships and tickets to the 16th annual Triunfo! Awards Gala, please visit www.pbhchamber.com

or call 561-832-1986.

About the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County is the gateway to connecting and growing business to the Hispanic community. Its office is located at 605 Belvedere Road, Suite 11. West Palm Beach, FL 34405.