Our local Univisión affiliate, KUNS, and American Family Insurance have teamed up to present the 2009 Latino Business Awards!
This is a 10-week program wherein each week individuals are able to nominate a Latino-owned business and each week a winner will be chosen, for a total of 10 winners! At the end of the 10 weeks, a banquet, hosted by KUNS newcaster Jaime Méndez, will be held at Fisher Plaza to recognize the winners on July 1.
This is a great opportunity to let Latino businesses know how much we appreciate them. To nominate a business or for more information, click here. Or you can contact Rosalba Valerio Pantoja directly, at 425-223-0375 or by email at rvalerio@amfam.com.
The fine print:
- Business must be at least 51% Latino-owned. For the purpose of this award we are defining Latino as individuals of Mexican, South American and Caribbean descent. Must have at least one grandparent or parent who is Latino.
- Business must have a maximum of 500 employees.
- Applicants must have been in business for a minimum of 1-3 years.
- Nominee must be 21 years old or older.
Selection Process
- Winners will be selected by a selection committee of 7 individuals which will consist of business owners and leaders in the Latino community.
- Winners will be selected based on their level of involvement in the community as well as business acumen.
- The decisions of the selection committee shall be final.
