According to the Commission, OCHLA’s Distinguished Hispanic Ohioans have taken the challenge with determination and creativity, working tenaciously to ensure that their communities become a better place not only for Latinos, but for everyone.
“Nuestra Familia” Awardees are non-Latino individuals or organizations that have gone the extra mile to make certain inclusion, participation and engagement of Latinos is taking place in Ohio, and who are committed to long term partnerships to make Ohio a welcoming place to all people.
This year, the Governor’s Distinguished Hispanic Awards will also have the honor to present recognitions to eight Latino veterans for Military Service of Distinction. “According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 11,000 Latino veterans in Ohio. It is important to acknowledge these Latinos who have honorably served our country and continue to be deeply engaged in service, mentoring, and leadership within our communities,” stated Mary Santiago,
Chair of the Commission. READ MORE
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