Sept. 26, 2022

Latino Leadership Recognized at 31st Annual ‘Profiles of Success’ Luncheon

The Family of Manuel Ortega Young Leader Award Honoree, Edward Aguirre, who accepted his award posthumously

The Event: Profiles of Success 2022
The Cause: Valle Del Sol
Event Date: September 9, 2022
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
Premier Sponsor: Salt River Project
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
2022 Honorees: Dr. Loui Olivas, Hall of Fame | Jeanine Bashir, Orgullo Award | Gloria Martinez-Granados, Espíritu y Culura Award | Ricardo Correa, MD, Misión de Salud Award | Sarah Gonzalez, MSW, Raúl Yvaguirre Community Leadership Award | Equality Health Foundation, The Corazón Award | Maria Valenzuela, Rosa Carrillo Torres Humanitatian Award | Edward Aguirre, Manuel Ortega Young Leader Award
Emcees: Octavio Pulido & Veronica Quintero or Telemundo
Music: Mariachi Pasión
Notable Moments: The festive event included a compassionate speech by Carmen Heredia, asking community leaders to increase their involvement in support of community-wide programs during this time of great need. The Profiles of Success program also included recognition of 17 others deemed Employee Spotlights.

Photos courtesy of Katie Owens

***Andrea Moreno & Geri Mingura of SRP stand with Honoree Gloria Martinez Granados & Valle del Sol CEO, Carmen Heredia***

***Rosa Carillo Torres Humanitarian Honoree, Maria Valenzuela***

***Honoree Jeanine Bashir received The Orgullo Award***

***Honoree Edward Aguirre’s sister and father led a moment of silence in memory of the honoree***

***Petra Fimbres accepting the Mision de Salud award on behalf of Dr. Ricardo Correa***

***Tomas Leon, president of Equality Health Foundation accepted the Corazon Award***

***Honoree Sarah Gonzalez receiving with The Raul Yzaguirre Award***

***Emcees Octavio Pulido & Veronica Quintero had fun with the Bad Bunny tickets up for silent auction***

***The Valle del Sol team and volunteers***

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Latino Leadership Recognized at 31st Annual ‘Profiles of Success’ Luncheon

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