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LISTA, National Technology Achievers Awards Gala Dinner
June 29 th 2005
Jacob Javits Center, NY

 

LISTA's National Technology Achievers Awards Gala in New York City was one of the Premier Annual Latino Events in the U.S.

Latinos In Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) www.a-lista.org celebrated its National Technology Achievers Awards Gala Dinner on June 29th, 2005 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center at C3 Expo in New York

Over six hundred Latino technology professionals, government officials, business entrepreneurs attended the Gala event to celebrate and honor the leadership and contributions distinguished Hispanic Americans are making in various technology sectors. Corporate partners were also recognized for their continual commitment to the Hispanic community.

Recipients of the National Latino Achievers Awards who have made significant, positive contributions to the Hispanic community included Tyrone Taborn – Chairman & CEO, Career Communications Group, who received the Chair Award. Susan Whiting – President & CEO, Nielsen Media Research “Corporate Visionary of the Year”. John Villamil EVP & CIO Aspira CIO of the Year, Magda Yrizarry – VP of Diversity for Verizon was the proud recipient of the “Corporate Citizen Award” and Felipe Alvarez, COO Con Edison Communications – “Man of the Year 2005”.

“This recognition is extremely meaningful to our company especially due to the many challenges we've faced in the last several months. The award marks the strides we’ve made over the years and how we supported an organization such as LISTA to champion the goal of developing diversity initiatives”, said Susan Whiting, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nielsen Media Research.

Also honored that evening were Ray Moya Argent Associates, Rafael LeClerc New York Board of Eduction, Gutavo Cardenas NBC 4 & Telemundo 47, and Harold Martinez American Latino TV.

The event was hosted by Natalia Cruz- Co-Anchor, Noticiero 47 Telemundo and Monica Morales – reporter, NBC News 4. The Gala featured distinguished keynote speakers from the Hispanic business and political communities which included Commissioner Guillermo Linares who delivered a Proclamation from the Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg and Alfredo Placeres USHCC Region 5 Board of director who delivered a proclamation by Governor George Pataki.

The 600+ attendees enjoyed a festive evening of entertainment, featuring legendary violinist Alfredo De La Fe, fine food and friendly networking. The event also fostered new opportunities among Hispanic business and mainstream leaders, as well as to facilitate business relationships within LISTA membership and the Hispanic business community at large. Many participants at this event will have an opportunity to develop greater access to the rapidly growing and increasingly affluent Hispanic market.

According to Joanne Ryan, CEO and president, Con Edison Communications, "We are honored that Felipe has been recognized by such a prestigious organization and are privileged to be named by it as well for supporting a welcoming workplace environment. We understand that a diverse workplace provides as many benefits to our organization as it does for employees."

“I was really happy to see that our membership and partners continues to grow, it was a special evening for all of us. LISTA is at the vanguard of technology and through our Technology Achievers Awards we are showcasing the leaders and future leaders of this industry but most of all our community. I salute all of the National Technology Achievers. We celebrate your commitment to excellence and community” states Jose Marquez National President &CEO Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Associations (LISTA)

Globalization of both technology and markets has driven home the conclusion that companies have greater strength through mutual partnerships and relationships. This conclusion is reflection of business realities. LISTA has initiated collaborative alliances with its corporate sponsors, which will reach across markets, geography and political boundaries to expand technology application and capitalize on business opportunities.

LISTA brings together the expertise, innovation and know-how of companies from various fields and locations to create a wide range of social and professional initiatives. These powerful strategic alliances will provide connections, resources, & opportunities within a supportive environment to the Latino community and members of the LISTA organization.

LISTA’s goal is to empower all Latino’s to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity. This was an excellent event,put together by Mr Jose Marquez ,President & Ceo of LISTA & his staff members,we @ Liberty News Online Magazine wish him all the success in the future,Mr Marquez went on to say we plan to do this kind of event every year throughout the USA. for more information about LISTA , log onto there website @ www.a-lista.org

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