Members of the Murillo and Moraza families gather for a group photo during El Concilio Family Services' gala reception on March 26 in Oxnard. Photo by Jess Gutierrez ©2011
Photojournalist Jess Gutierrez captured images from El Concilio Family Services 22nd Annual Latino Leadership Awards held March 26 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Plaza.
The awards focused this year on educators who make a difference in the community.
The award winners were Elmelda P. Almanza of the Oxnard School District; Javier Gomez, founder of the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center in Oxnard; Carmen Guerrero, dean of Career & Technical Education at Oxnard College; Ventura County Community College District Trustee Art Hernandez; Fundi Legohn of Oxnard High School; Joseph M. Medina of California State University, Northridge; Lupe Murillo of Pacifica High School in Oxnard; Pilar Pacheco of California State University, Channel Islands; and Alex Rivera of Ventura College.
Click on the image or click here to see the entire set of photos from the event.