| Buda, Texas — The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) is proud to announce the upcoming tenth annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon. This prestigious event will occur on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Austin Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governors Row, Austin, Texas 78744.
The Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon is a platform created by TAMACC to honor the remarkable contributions of Hispanic women to the economic, political, and social fabric of our communities and the state. This annual event recognizes and celebrates outstanding women who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and leadership. These deserving recipients hail from various regions across Texas and represent diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
A selection committee, consisting of Latina peers and previous Women of Distinction recipients, meticulously reviews numerous applications each year. After extensive and careful consideration, twelve remarkable Latinas were chosen to be honored at the Women of Distinction event for their outstanding accomplishments and positive impact on their communities.
The 2024 Women of Distinction are: - Alyssa C. Benavides, PhD., MPA, Managing Director of Interprofessional Education, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso
- Elizabeth Cravens, President, Mid-America Contractors, LLC, Groves
- Brianna Dimas, Chief Communications Officer, American Immigration Council, San Antonio
- Debra Guerrero, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Government Relations, The NRP Group, LLC, San Antonio
- Ruth Ruggero Hughs, Partner, Co-Chair of Public Law Group, Kelly, Hart & Hallman, LLP, Austin
- Vanessa Jimenez, President, Amigos en Azul, and Senior Police Officer, Austin Police Department, Austin
- Claudia Knight, Owner, Chiquis Grandma Cuisine, and Owner, Chiquis Bakery, El Paso
- Erica Marie Lopez, State Chair, Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas, Austin
- Adriana Ocampo-Senior, Former Executive, The Boeing Company. Founder & Owner, T.I.A. Consulting Services, Addison
- Dr. Ginger J. Raya, Center Leader, George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management, and Associate Professor, UTHealth Houston, School of Public Health, El Paso Campus, El Paso
- Elizabeth Rios-Carl, Healthcare Consultant, The Farrall Blackwell Agency, El Paso
- Dr. Noemi X. Salas-Oliver, CEO of NXS Consulting, Founder of Mana Joseph’s Store House, Co-Pastor of Encounter Church, Podcaster of The Secret Place, and Founder of Fabulous Finance & Faith, Benbrook
“Year after year, TAMACC’s Women of Distinction continues to be a foremost flagship program of our organization,” said TAMACC Chairman of the Board, Samuel Guzman. “This year’s nominees and recipients are amazing, and they are joining over one hundred previous honorees with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and stories of how they navigated difficult paths, challenges, and encounters to get to where they are today. Individually and collectively, they inspire all who know them, meet them, and have the pleasure of listening to them at our event.”
Pauline E. Anton, TAMACC President and CEO, expressed her enthusiasm for recognizing and celebrating the exceptional successes of women year after year. “We are honored to induct these distinguished women into TAMACC’s Women of Distinction. Their remarkable stories of resilience and achievement will undoubtedly motivate and empower us all to reach greater heights,” Anton stated. “These women are true role models, and we are excited to hear their inspiring narratives.”
To find additional information about the event, secure event tickets, or explore sponsorship opportunities, please visit the TAMACC website at www.TAMACC.org or contact us at (512) 444-5727.
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