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WASHINGTON - PennZone -- The Latino Leaders Network (LLN), a non-profit organization dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together," will convene the 35th Tribute to Mayors to honor San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award and Jacqueline O'Garrow of Bank of America (Ret.) with the Champion Award. Hosted by Latino Leaders Network Chairman Mickey Ibarra, the event will take place on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC at 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 pm EST.

U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Mayor Francis X. Suarez of Miami, USCM Past-President Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville and Mayor Regina Romero of Tucson will deliver special guest remarks.

The Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa, 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, will present the award, followed by the honoree tribute delivered by Leticia Van de Putte of the LLN Board of Directors.

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The event will convene elected officials, policymakers, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders. For the safety and comfort of our guests, all attendees must be vaccinated. The event is by-invitation only.

WHEN:

Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Reception 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST | Dinner 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EST

WHERE:

The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

WHAT:

The Tribute to Mayors convenes elected officials, corporate executives, community leaders, industry experts, and political insiders from across the country to honor a mayor who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together.

WHO:

• Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio, Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award Honoree
• Jacqueline O'Garrow, Bank of America (Ret.), Champion Award Honoree
• Mickey Ibarra, Chairman, Latino Leaders Network
• Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville, USCM Past President
• Francis X. Suarez, Mayor of Miami, USCM President (video)
• Regina Romero, Mayor of Tucson
• Leticia Van de Putte, Latino Leaders Network Board Member
• Antonio Villaraigosa, 41st Mayor of Los Angeles

Partners

• El Tiempo Latino, Media Partner
• Latino Leaders Magazine, Media Partner

Sponsors

• Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, Walmart, Chick-fil-A, Friends of LLN, HDR, Inc., Southwest Airlines, Chamberlain Law, American Petroleum Institute (API), GEICO, HMSHost, Hudson Group, Target

WHY:

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The Latino Leaders Network continues its mission of "Bringing Leaders Together" to establish relationships, build unity, and share our personal stories as the nation welcomes a new Administration with a record-breaking number of women appointed in the Biden cabinet.

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About Latino Leaders Network

The Latino Leaders Network is dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together" to establish relationships, build unity, and share our personal stories. Mickey Ibarra, Founder and Chairman, served as Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House for President Clinton.