PRESS RELEASE
MIA DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT SOUTH FLORIDA HISPANIC CHAMBER’S 14TH ANNUAL SUNSHINE AWARDS

Miami, FL – On Thursday, November 6, 2008, beginning at 12:00 noon, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) will celebrate its 14th Annual Sunshine Awards Luncheon to take place at the Conrad Hotel located at 1395 Brickell Avenue in Miami. Every year, the leadership of the SFLHCC honors members that “shine” and excel in their respective careers through their work, leadership and community service involvement. The Keynote Speaker of the luncheon will be Mr. Jose Abreu, P.E., Director of Miami International Airport (MIA). This year’s honorees are:

Jose Abreu, MIA Director Public Official of the Year
Susana Alvarez-Diaz (The Alvarez Diaz Group) Entrepreneur of the Year
Banco Popular Bank of the Year
Hector Vilchis Executive of the Year
General Motors (Sonia Green) Member of the Year
Santiago Quintana (Bank Atlantic) Director of the Year
Biltmore Hotel Resort of the Year
MWH Global Engineering Company of the Year
Care Access Health Plans Trustee of the Year
Comcast Sponsor of the Year
MCM Corp Hispanic Company of the Year
Baptist Healthcare Provider of the Year
AT&T Mobility Communications Company of the Year
Eloise Rodriguez (Bristol Public Relations) Up & Coming Hispanic Company of the Year
Baby Abuelita (Hilda Jimenez) Women Hispanic Owned Business of the Year
Macy’s Corporate Partner of the Year
Lissette Benitez (H. Benitez Fine Art Gallery) Community Service Advocate of the Year
CommerceBank Diamond Circle Member of the Year

The cost of the lunch is $60.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members. Reservations are to be made by calling (305) 534-1903 by November 3, 2008.

Liliam M. Lopez
President/CEO
South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
P:305-534-1903
F:305-534-8365