Eight St. Louis community businessmen and companies were recognized by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis on April 26 at its 31st Annual Adelante Awards dinner at the Sheraton Westport Chalet.
Award winners were:
- Hispanic Businessperson of the Year – Arturo Latimer, Gibson Printing
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year – Castor Armesto, Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP
- Hispanic Emerging Business of the Year – La Cantina
- Hispanic Business Advocate of the Year – AT&T
- Hispanic Company of the Year – NextGen Information Services
- Hispanic Lifetime Achievement Award – Ampy Kollman-Moore
- Civic Award of the Year – Virginia Braxs, Hispanic Arts Council
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President’s Recognition – Centene Corporation
“The Adelante Awards are a way to celebrate and recognize the achievements of individuals, entrepreneurs and corporations in the metro St. Louis Area,” said Karlos Ramirez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce executive director.
“The awards focus on individuals who have contributed to the betterment of not only the Hispanic community but the St. Louis community at large.”
Incorporated on April 28, 1982, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis strives to promote the economic development of Hispanic-owned businesses and improve business opportunities for all in the St. Louis region. Visit www.hccstl.com.
