RSVP for Hispanic Heritage Luncheon

media release: In observance of the National Hispanic Heritage Month, WLMV – La Movida 1480AM/94.5FM and Mid-West Family Madison are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon Celebration.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday, October 16, 2023, Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53703. Please RSVP by Friday, October 6, 2023. First come - first served; space is limited.

This year’s Keynote Speaker is Congressman Mark Pocan, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District and Wisconsin State Assembly. Leaders and representatives of local Latino and non-Latino institutions are expected to attend including special guests, city of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, City of Fitchburg Mayor Julia Arata Fratta, Deputy Consul Karina Blas Rodriguez, Mexico Consulate of Milwaukee, and Special Remarks from Dane County Executive Joe Parisi.

The following leaders and entities will be recognized during the luncheon for their contributions in the Greater Madison Area. WLMV- La Movida 1480AM/94.5FM and Mid-West Family Madison are proud to highlight their achievements:

Community Institution of the Year: Latino Children and Families Council

Community Leader of the Year: Alfonso Morales, chief of Police, city of Fitchburg

Hispanic Achievement of the Year: Mathias Lemos Castillo, Latino Professional Association board chair

The Amigo Award: Satya Rhodes-Conway, mayor - city of Madison

Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year: Francisco and Lid Tejeda, owners - La Hispana Grocery

Believe and Succeed Award: Margarita Avila, director of workforce development, WI Latino Academy of Workforce Devt. Inc.

Making a Difference Award: Antonio Quintanilla, food pantry & services coordinator, Catholic Multicultural Center

WLMV – La Movida 1480AM/94.5FM is broadcasting special programming during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15), with local Latino Leaders and Personalities featured. Each year, the United States of America honors the contributions Latinos have made to the nation with a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that runs from September 15 through October 15. This annual celebration was first established by the US Congress on September 17, 1968, with a weeklong event. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded this celebration to a month. Join us in celebration of the National Hispanic Heritage month!

For more information about this event, contact Lupita Montoto at (608) 441-3768 or via email at lupita.montoto@lamovidaradio.com.