Celebration of Diversity Awards

About

In 1999, the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce held its first annual luncheon to celebrate and recognize businesses and individuals exemplifying diversity in our community. The latest criteria focus on the achievements and successes of the business owners, discovering how their diversity positively impacts and strengthens the greater San Angelo community.

On Tuesday, November 9, the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce held its 22nd Annual Celebration of Diversity Awards, and we were honored to have Dr. Flor Leos Madero from Angelo State University speak about the importance of diversity. We also presented awards to four very deserving businesses: Anna Reyna and her husband, owners of Reynas Tacos, received the Business Success Award, Manny Diaz with Motion Verse Media received the Communicator Award, Hector Leos, owner of Leos Imports received the Legacy Award, and Cody Vasquez with The Vasquez Development Group received the Community Impact Award. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you for all you do to promote diversity in our community.

Award Criteria

• Awards are intended for women or minority individuals, and minority-owned and/or women-owned businesses.
• Nominated businesses must be owned 51% or more by a woman or member of the minority community, and the daily business operations managed by the owner.
• These individuals or businesses should demonstrate excellence and ethnic/gender diversity.
• Nominees may be self-nominated or nominated by a San Angelo resident.

Award Categories

1. Business Success Award – A minority or women-owned business exemplifying quality service, growth, integrity, and professionalism in dealings with the public or employees.
2. Legacy Award – A minority-owned, multi-generational business in continuous operation for ten years or more that exemplifies service to and investment in the minority community.
3. Communicator Award – Individual or organization that provides information about issues and events important or relevant to minority communities.
4. Community Impact Award – Individual or business that consistently promotes diversity and inclusion.