The following is a news release from Los Hermanos Familia of Lubbock:

Los Hermanos Familia of Lubbock is proud to announce that men and youth were nominated in 12 categories of the 4th Annual “Adelante Awards”. A recognition program showcasing and honoring these Hispanic men in the Lubbock community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts, will be recognized Friday, May 4, 2018.

“We are extremely proud of the collection of men and youth nominated,” said Christy Martinez-Garcia, Chair of the Adelante Awards Banquet.

Martinez-Garcia announced the following men and youth nominated in 12 categories. They are: Education: Miguel A. Levario, Ph.D., John M. Martinez, Antonio Saldaña Jr., and Rudy Rene Reyes; Arts & Entertainment: Ricardo Martinez and Juan Granados; Medical: Robert L. Ordonez, MD; Business:  Luz Cuevas and Herman Hernandez; Professional: Kenneth R. Castillo, David Martinez, and Carlos Chavira; Military Veteran: John R. Alamanza; Church: Fermin Torrez, Jr., Arthur Lara, and Jerry Ramirez; Civic/Volunteer: Danny Ochoa and Manuel Aguilar Jr.; Multimedia: Rudy Leal; Up-and-Comer: Christopher Lopez; Youth (Up to 17): Isaiah Miguel Martinez.

“These individuals are highly deserving, and we congratulate each one for their service and dedication to the community,” said Martinez-Garcia, adding that a blind committee reviewed each category.

In addition, she further added that the Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the way for others. This year the organization will pay tribute to three boxing coaches including Rufus Carillo, Edward Hernandez Jr., and the late Charlie Galvan.

In addition, the Soaring Eagle Award will be given to a volunteer of Los Hermanos Familia. This award is given annually to a member. 

Also, a special award will be presented to Ramiro Jimenez for his dedication to the Lubbock community for over 40 years.

Proceeds of this program have helped to support initiatives and a number of programs and events organized by Los Hermanos Familia whose objective is strengthening families, building community including HealthBeat Equipment located at Buddy Holly Lake; for 10 years LHF has held the Annual “Vamos a Pescar, Let’s Go Fishing” event that draws about 5,000 participants annually, to name a few. 

“The Spanish word Adelante, truly describes these Hispanic men who work tenaciously for the greater good of the community, and have made, or are making an impact on past, current, and future generations and moving them forward,” she added.

The award recipients will be announced at the Adelante Awards Banquet, to be held Friday, May 4, 2018, at 6 p.m., at the Merket Alumni Center 2521 17th Street, in Lubbock.

Special thanks to the following sponsors: Happy State Bank, Platinum Sponsor; Latino Lubbock Magazine, Platinum Sponsor; Gene Messer, Los Leaders (Leaders); and many other table sponsors. 

The Adelante Award’s program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia who became a nonprofit organization in June 2014, and was established in 2008. A portion of the proceeds provide college scholarship male students.

In addition, Los Hermanos Familia remind the public that they will hold the 6th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade on Saturday, May 6, 2017 beginning at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway.

To learn more about this event, volunteer opportunities, and the organization in general, please visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org or please contact (806) 792-1212.

(News release from Los Hermanos Familia of Lubbock)