For the first time ever, the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) will host a two-day special in honor of its 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony and Fundraiser. The event will take place on Thursday, December 8th and Friday, December 9th; both days starting at 6:00 pm (EST) and it will be streamed via Facebook Live.
This year’s theme is Strengthening Communities: Creating Health Equity. The inspiration behind the theme was the life stories and realities that NHCOA collected while conducting a series of focus groups across the U.S. that focused on obesity, asthma, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The research underscores the injustices that many people in our communities face in regards to accessing health information, healthcare and treatment.
Our awards ceremony is an opportunity to bring awareness to the need for health equity but also honor and celebrate those who have been putting in the good work to guarantee everyone has fair and easy access to health. Each of this year’s honorees has led the mission of improving aging conditions and fighting for health equity from their own unique field. Their efforts have made a positive impact on thousands of lives inside and outside the U.S.
Our awards ceremony honors trailblazers in 10 important categories. This year’s awards and honorees include:
- Research Recognition Award: Mirella Díaz-Santos, PhD.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Isabel Rodríguez
- Entrepreneurship Recognition Award: Sheila Thorne
- President’s Award: Michelle Kimbroug, MA
- Service Award for Caregiving: Jason Resendez
- Special Recognition Award: Eugene “Gino” Rinaldi, MS & Sandy Markwood
- Public Policy Award: Congressman John B. Larson
- Outstanding Public Health Award: Henry Pacheco, MD
- Community Service Award: Rebecca L.D. Gordon, JD & Richard Alexander, JD
- Ophelia Rinaldi Recognition Award: Juan Ramos, PhD
The goal of our event is to bring together people who share our commitment to improving our communities and also serve as our biggest fundraising session. On both days, people will have the opportunity to support NHCOA’s ongoing programs and upcoming projects for 2023. You can support NHCOA, by visiting nhcoa.org/donate.
Furthermore, our ceremony creates space to celebrate our Hispanic/Latino culture. The ceremony will feature special guests and artistic performances. Both nights will have musical and dance numbers by Douglas Lira Band, Ardiente Dance Company and Samba Royalty. Joining us as host once again is Maria Cardona, CNN commentator and Principal from the Dewey Square Group.
Our viewers will also have the opportunity to join a giveaway. The lucky winner will receive an Apple Watch Series 8. In addition to joining our Facebook Live streams, participants will also have to follow four easy steps in order to enter the raffle. Check the official rules by visiting nhcoa.org/giveaway22.
The event is free and open to the public. RSVP here fb.me/e/3UCiUwqgZ.
For questions, please contact Christine Perez at events@nhcoa.org or 202-347-9733.
Sponsors:
NHCOA’s Annual Awards Ceremony and fundraising could not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors: PhRMA, Biogen, Lilly, Verizon, Compassion & Choices, Alzheimer’s Association and United Healthcare. We are grateful for their support.
About NHCOA:
NHCOA is the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and their caregivers. Headquartered in Washington, DC, NHCOA has been a strong voice dedicated to promoting, educating, and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing for Hispanic older adults, families, and caregivers for the last 51 years.
For more information about NHCOA call 202-347-9733 or visit www.NHCOA.org.
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