Join Us for the Awards Presentation
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 10 a.m. at the Woodbury Branch Library
The awards presentation will include remarks by Mayor Guillermo (Bill) V. Vidal. A reception will follow. Free and open to the public. No RSVP required.
The César Chávez Latino Leadership Hall of Fame Award The César Chávez Leadership Hall of Fame celebrates Coloradans of Latino descent, who have made a major contribution in a particular field that has positively impacted Denver’s Latino community. Each year two individuals, nominated by members of the public, are inducted into this prestigious Hall of Fame.
2011 Inductee, Carlos Castañeda was born in the small town of Delta and grew up in various parts of Colorado, including the Rocky Ford area where he worked in the beet and onion fields with his parents and siblings. Today, as director of Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca, Carlos teaches the community about the traditional ways of the original people of this Northwestern Hemisphere through art, song, dance, music, language, history and philosophy, on a cultural and spiritual base.
He says his goal is to teach all he can to all who are willing to learn, and to instill the teachings of the traditional ways in the heart, mind, body and spirit of the people who are proud of their heritage.
Carlos works in partnership with people to build bridges rather than walls. We honor Carlos Castañeda for his countless contributions and his incredible service to the Latino community, Denver and the entire region.
2011 Inductee, Dr. Patricia Baca exemplifies the spirit of commitment to community. Through her leadership, she has opened many doors allowing for the advancement of Latinos today. Dr. Baca’s resume outlines an impressive life of service and commitment. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Colorado Trust, as well as serving on other boards, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver; the Denver Metropolitan Major League Stadium District; and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This award recognizes Dr. Baca’s hours of service and her many contributions to the Latino community. With her leadership skills and ability to achieve, Dr. Patricia Baca is a role model for us all.
Past inductees include: Ruben Valdez, Lena L. Archuleta, Manuel “Sam” Sandos, Polly Baca, Rudolfo “Corky” Gonzales, Mary Baca, The Honorable Roger Cisneros, Rosemary Rodriguez, Senator Ken Salazar, Reverend Lucia Gúzman, Secretary Federico Peña, Flora Rodriquez Russel, Patricia Barela Rivera, Salvadore (Sal) Carpio Jr., Katherine Archuleta, Jim Garcia, Denise Maes and Bernard “Bernie” Valdez.
The Lena L. Archuleta Community Service Award The Lena L. Archuleta Community Service Award is given annually to a Colorado resident of Latino descent who has taken an active role in the community, above and beyond paid employment. The recipient, nominated by members of the public, has made an impact on the cultural life of the community through his or her involvement with the Denver Public Library or another civic institution.
The 2011 awardee, Rita Flores de Wallace was born in the mountains of Central Mexico, and spent her formative years traveling throughout Mexico with her family and studying the traditional folk arts of the indigenous people. In 1978, she met her husband-to-be John Wallace, a teacher from Denver, and moved to Colorado, where she continues to teach at schools, universities, and museums as a master folk artist. “My grandmother encouraged me to learn all I could about the folk arts of our village,” Rita says, “because she knew it was important to have someone pass on their magical secrets. Today I continue to spend my life teaching and passing on the ancient techniques and artful creations, so that the world will not forget the gentle, kind spirit of the women of that epoch.”
Rita Flores de Wallace has given countless hours of her time as well as her extraordinary talents to make our community strong. This award recognizes her many contributions to the Latino community. We salute her and we thank her.
Past winners include: Lena L. Archuleta, Olibama Lopez Tushar, Beverly Martinez, Carlos Fresquez, Anthony J. Garcia, Magdalena Aguayo, Rosa Linda Aguirre, Clara Ricciardi and Florence "Flo" Hernández-Ramos.
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 10 a.m. at the Woodbury Branch Library
The awards presentation will include remarks by Mayor Guillermo (Bill) V. Vidal. A reception will follow. Free and open to the public. No RSVP required.
The César Chávez Latino Leadership Hall of Fame Award The César Chávez Leadership Hall of Fame celebrates Coloradans of Latino descent, who have made a major contribution in a particular field that has positively impacted Denver’s Latino community. Each year two individuals, nominated by members of the public, are inducted into this prestigious Hall of Fame.
2011 Inductee, Carlos Castañeda was born in the small town of Delta and grew up in various parts of Colorado, including the Rocky Ford area where he worked in the beet and onion fields with his parents and siblings. Today, as director of Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca, Carlos teaches the community about the traditional ways of the original people of this Northwestern Hemisphere through art, song, dance, music, language, history and philosophy, on a cultural and spiritual base.
He says his goal is to teach all he can to all who are willing to learn, and to instill the teachings of the traditional ways in the heart, mind, body and spirit of the people who are proud of their heritage.
Carlos works in partnership with people to build bridges rather than walls. We honor Carlos Castañeda for his countless contributions and his incredible service to the Latino community, Denver and the entire region.
2011 Inductee, Dr. Patricia Baca exemplifies the spirit of commitment to community. Through her leadership, she has opened many doors allowing for the advancement of Latinos today. Dr. Baca’s resume outlines an impressive life of service and commitment. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Colorado Trust, as well as serving on other boards, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver; the Denver Metropolitan Major League Stadium District; and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This award recognizes Dr. Baca’s hours of service and her many contributions to the Latino community. With her leadership skills and ability to achieve, Dr. Patricia Baca is a role model for us all.
Past inductees include: Ruben Valdez, Lena L. Archuleta, Manuel “Sam” Sandos, Polly Baca, Rudolfo “Corky” Gonzales, Mary Baca, The Honorable Roger Cisneros, Rosemary Rodriguez, Senator Ken Salazar, Reverend Lucia Gúzman, Secretary Federico Peña, Flora Rodriquez Russel, Patricia Barela Rivera, Salvadore (Sal) Carpio Jr., Katherine Archuleta, Jim Garcia, Denise Maes and Bernard “Bernie” Valdez.
The Lena L. Archuleta Community Service Award The Lena L. Archuleta Community Service Award is given annually to a Colorado resident of Latino descent who has taken an active role in the community, above and beyond paid employment. The recipient, nominated by members of the public, has made an impact on the cultural life of the community through his or her involvement with the Denver Public Library or another civic institution.
The 2011 awardee, Rita Flores de Wallace was born in the mountains of Central Mexico, and spent her formative years traveling throughout Mexico with her family and studying the traditional folk arts of the indigenous people. In 1978, she met her husband-to-be John Wallace, a teacher from Denver, and moved to Colorado, where she continues to teach at schools, universities, and museums as a master folk artist. “My grandmother encouraged me to learn all I could about the folk arts of our village,” Rita says, “because she knew it was important to have someone pass on their magical secrets. Today I continue to spend my life teaching and passing on the ancient techniques and artful creations, so that the world will not forget the gentle, kind spirit of the women of that epoch.”
Rita Flores de Wallace has given countless hours of her time as well as her extraordinary talents to make our community strong. This award recognizes her many contributions to the Latino community. We salute her and we thank her.
Past winners include: Lena L. Archuleta, Olibama Lopez Tushar, Beverly Martinez, Carlos Fresquez, Anthony J. Garcia, Magdalena Aguayo, Rosa Linda Aguirre, Clara Ricciardi and Florence "Flo" Hernández-Ramos.
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