Senator Marco Rubio To Make Welcoming Remarks At Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Of PBC Triunfo Awards

March 22, 2012 - PRLog -- West Palm Beach, FL- The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County's will be hosting its 15th Annual Triunfo! Awards Gala "Noche de Carnaval" this Saturday March 24th. The Honarable Senator Marco Rubio has been confirmed to make the night's opening remarks via video conference.
 
Triunfo! awards are given in recognition of individuals and organizations that have
shown outstanding accomplishments and contributions to Palm Beach County's
Hispanic community. Nominees in the following categories are:

Non-Profit Organization: HACER
Small Business / Business Owner (25 employees or less): Cantina Laredo, Havana Restaurant, CRL Media Advertising
Large Business: Wells Fargo, Palm Beach Kennel Club
Educational / Government Entity: WXEL,  Nova Southeastern University
Health & Wellness Award: Vita Health
         
In addition, Triunfo! Scholarships will be awarded to the following eleven deserving high
schools seniors who have been selected as "the best and brightest" within the local Hispanic community:

Herman Aaron Castro- Seminole Ridge High
Christina Marie Bicknell- Boca Raton High
Austin Alexander Sanchez- Boca Raton High
Alejandro Pinto- Boca Raton High
Nicole Granet- Spanish River High
Juan Carlos Granados- John I. Leonard High
Vanessa Messias Nascimiento- Palm Beach Central
Matthew Tyler Moraguez- Cardinal Newman
Nestor Santana- Forest Hill Community High
Vanessa Muniz- Glades Central High
Marlen Paniagua- Pahokee Midle Senior High

According to Andre' Varona, CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:  
"For over 15 years, The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County has hosted  the Triunfo!  Awards Gala. This is the premier event in support of the local business community and the county's best and brightest Hispanic leaders of tomorrow. In the past five years alone, The Chamber has awarded over $70,000 in scholarship money to deserving Hispanic high school seniors pursuing their college dreams. It is our sincere honor and pleasure to continue this proud tradition and to continue to grow the program year after year."

When: Saturday, March 24, 2012.                                                                                                                

6:00 p.m. - Cocktail reception                                                                                                                            

7:30 p.m. - Dinner and program                                                                                                                          

Where: PGA National Resort & Spa.  400 Avenue of the Champions,
Palm Beach Gardens,  FL 33418                                                                                                                                                                    

Admission:  General Admission $150. Corporate tables available. Black tie optional. For ticket information please call (561) 832-1986 or visit  www.pbhchamber.com . Platinum sponsors to the event are Florida Crystals and NextEra Energy. Silver sponsors include Fouco Group, BB&T, MetCare, Walmart, Toshiba and United Healthcare.
             

About the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County:

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County is the bridge between business and the area's booming Hispanic market. It provides economic and demographic data on the strength and growth of the Hispanic market; represents and helps Hispanic enterprises in their business endeavors; and develops ties with non-Hispanic businesses that utilize the resources of the Hispanic market for commerce and employment. For more information, sponsorships and tickets to the Triunfo awards please visit http://www.pbhchamber.com or call 561-832-1986.

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