OXNARD — A university professor, a Vietnam veteran, a registered nurse, a successful high school senior, a military officer and a police sergeant will be recognized when El Concilio Family Services presents its 26th annual Latino Leadership Awards at a gala on Saturday, June 6 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.
The event also will honor the work of a nonprofit that provides housing and support services to low-income residents in Ventura County and a nonprofit teen advocacy program in Fillmore.
“The honorees, each in their own unique way, have gone beyond and contributed in a great way to make life better for Latinos and for citizens in the county,” said Yvonne Gutierrez, executive director of the Oxnard-based organization. “El Concilio is honored to recognize and to bring the exemplary work of these leaders to the attention of all.”
Awards will go to José Alamillo, a professor at California State University Channel Islands; Richard Camacho, president of the Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County; Marisa Montgomery, a registered nurse who provides support to monolingual Spanish-speaking new moms and dads; Miguel Undurraga, a senior at Rio Mesa High School; Capt. Lawrence Vasquez, former commanding officer of Naval Base Ventura County, and Christopher Williams, a sergeant with the Oxnard Police Department.
Also being honored are Many Mansions and One Step a la Vez.
The 26th annual Latino Leadership Awards will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Tickets are $200 each or $1,500 for a table of eight (8).
For more information on El Concilio’s programs and services or reservations for the awards gala, visit www.elconciliofs.org or call 805-486-9777 ext. 228.
Editor’s note: Starting April 23, Amigos805 each week will profile a winner of the 2015 26th annual Latino Leadership Awards.