NAHCC announces Hispanic Heritage Business & Community award winners

"On behalf of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, our Board of Directors, and our network of more than 200 businesses members, we celebrate this year's award recipients.The individuals and businesses selected are great examples of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and the hard work of our emergent and established business community. We were very honored to recognize NAHCC members whose support has helped us continue the empowerment of Hispanic business" said Yuri Cunza NAHCC President and CEO.

Held in partnership with NPT (Nashville Public Television), this year's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony was co-produced by chamber member LTSEvents drawing high-level corporate and government representatives, Hispanic entrepreneurs and NAHCC leaders.  

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Winners were selected from among nominations received from NAHCC members.

                                Hispanic Heritage Month Business Awards recipients for 2009 are:

• Hispanic Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement Award presented to designer Manuel Cuevas - Manuel American Designs Inc.

• Outstanding Hispanic Business Achievement Award presented to La Hacienda Taqueria

• Outstanding Advocacy in Education Award presented to Volunteer State Community College

• Outstanding Business Program Achievement Award presented to Office of International Business Programs, College of Business, Tennessee State University 

• Outstanding Arts & Culture Innovation Achievement Award presented to visual artist and composer Gil Veda 

• Nashville Hispanic Founder Award presented to NAHCC Chairman and community advocate Luis Bustillos

• Outstanding Business Advocacy Certificate of Recognition presented to SBA (Small Business Administration) Tennessee District Office