2010 - Fort Worth
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Theme: Latina Leaders Enriching our Community
8th Estrellas Awards Winners:
- Alicia Maldonado - Austin
- Betty Jean Longoria - Corpus Christi
- Vielka-Lee Heitz - Dallas
- Christina Elbitar - Fort Worth
- Daisy Morales - Houston
- Hope Torres - Rio Grande Valley
- Dora Trinidad-Campos - San Antonio
Honorary Chairs:
- Dr. Catalina Garcia, Anesthesiologist
- Dr. Danna Diaz, Director, Fort Worth Independent School District
- Gina Puente, CEO/Founder, Puente Enterprises, Inc.
- Dr. Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas
Latina Trailblazer Arwardee
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2009 - Austin
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Theme: Women: Wellness, Wealth and Wisdom
7th Estrellas Awards Winners:
- Luisa Gaviño-Martinez - Austin
- Linda Benavides - Corpus Christi
- Ivonne Acero - Dallas
- Dr. Tanginika-Simone Cuascud Vega - Fort Worth
- Anna Marie Guzman-Protz - Houston
- Elizabeth Garza Soto - San Antonio
Honorary Chairs:
- Amalia Rodriguez-Mendoza - Travis County District Clerk
- The Honorable Orlinda Naranjo - Travis County District Court Judge
- Diana Maldonado - Texas State Representative, District 52
Latina Trailblazer Arwardee
- Esperanza “Hope” Andrade, Texas Secretary of State
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2008 - Houston
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Theme: Challenges, Choices, Connections: Issues Facing Latinas Today
6th Estrellas Awards Winners:
- Caroline Hernandez - Austin
- Margie (Magdalena) Ortiz - Corpus Christi
- Jacqueline Scimemi - Dallas
- Elisa Castillo Najera - Fort Worth
- Sally Morin - Houston
- Rosie Wilkinson - Rio Grande Valley
- Gloria Rodriguez - San Antonio
- Lupe Morin - Chair's Award
Honorary Chairs:
- Gracie Saenz - Former Houston City Councilwoman
- Arcilia Carrasco-Acosta - TAMACC Chair
Latina Trailblazer Arwardee
- Leticia Van de Putte, Texas State Senator District 26
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2007 - Dallas
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Theme: Latina Symposium: Education, Health and Leadership
5th Estrellas Awards Winners:
- Judge Orlinda Naranjo - Austin
- Rosaena Garza - Corpus Christi
- Mary Ann Kellam - Dallas
- Eva Bonilla - Fort Worth
- Joyce Carolyn Zeldis - Rio Grande Valley
- Martha Tijerina - San Antonio
- Karina Ramirez - Chair's Award
Honorary Chairs:
- Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Elba Garcia
- Dallas City Council Pauline Medrano
- Sheriff Lupe Valdez
- Judge Lena Levario
- Diana Flores - Dallas County Community College District
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2006 - Corpus Christi
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Theme: Hispanas in Leadership...Promoting Education
4th Estrellas Awards Winners:
- Velia Saenz Williams - Austin
- Vilma Luna - Corpus Christi
- Carmen Garcia - Dallas
- Adela N. Gonzalez - Fort Worth
- Manuelita Gutierrez Pena - McAllen
- Lupe G. Ochoa - San Antonio
Honorary Chairs:
- Henry and Mary Alice Cisneros
- Diane Gonzalez Cibrian
- Bobby Gonzalez
- Yolanda G. Olivarez
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2005 - San Antonio
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Theme: Hispanas in Leadership..Embracing the Challenges
3rd Estrellas Award Winners:
- Elizabeth Gonzalez - Austin
- Peggy Banales - Corpus Christi
- Queta Garret - Dallas
- Lila Aguirre - San Antonio
- Rita Rodriguez-Utt - Fort Worth
Honorary Chairs:
- The Honorable Alma Lopez, Chief Justice 4th Court of Appeals
- The Honorable Leticia, Van De Putte
- Texas State Senator
- The Honorable Leticia Vacek, City Clerk San Antonio
- Mary Alice Cisneros, Former First Lady of San Antonio
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2004 - Dallas
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Theme: Latinas: The Image of Today/La Imagen de Hoy
2nd Estrellas Award Winners:
- Lupe Morin - Austin
- Connie Muñoz - Corpus Christi
- Betty Swinners - Dallas
- Bonnie S. Y. Escobar - El Paso
- Adriana Giraldo - Fort Worth
- Judge Aida Salinas Flores - Rio Grande Valley
- Christine Hernandez - San Antonio
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2003 - Austin
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Theme: Hispana Leadership: The Force of Change / Hispanas - La Fuerza de Cambio
1st Estrellas Award Winners:
- Terrie Rabago - Austin
- Elia G. Gutierrez - Corpus Christi
- Maricela Aguilar - Dallas
- Irma G. Perez - Fort Worth
- Alida S. Hernandez - Rio Grande Valley
- Mary Espiritu - San Antonio
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2002 -Fort Worth
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Theme: "Abriendo Puertas" Keys to the 21st Century |
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2001 - McAllen
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Theme: Hermanas en Accion Building Coalitions
Honored Judges:
- Aida Salinas Flores
- Rose Guerra Reyna
- Leticia Hinojosa
- Leticia Lopez
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2000 - Corpus Christi |
Theme: Embracing the Infinite Opportunities of the New Millennium |
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1999 - San Antonio
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Theme: Our Renaissance: Hispanic Women Branching Out in the New Millennium |
1998 - Dallas
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Theme: Women Promoting Unity/Mujeres Promoviendo Unidad |
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1997 - El Paso
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Theme: Latinas Make it Happen
Opening Session Keynote Speaker:
Lydia Caramillo, Executive Director of the Southwest Voter Registration Project
Conference Luncheon Speaker:
Christine Granados, Editor of Moderna Magazine
Conference Banquet Speaker:
Lina Frescas Dobbs, Executive Director of Wider Opportunities for Women, Washington D.C. |
| 1989 - Laredo
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Theme: The Hispanic Woman: An International Perspective |
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