Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces Call-For-Entries For The 2019 HPRA National BRAVO! Awards

June 24, 2019

NEW YORK, June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) today announced the call-for-entries for the highest accolade in Hispanic communications – the HPRA National BRAVO! Awards. Hosted in New York City for the fifth consecutive year, the 2019 National BRAVO! Awards celebrate the best corporate, agency, and non-profit PR and marketing teams, and the breakthrough work they produced. NEW this year is the addition of two categories recognizing work executed in Latin America and B2B communications. The event is made possible in part by the generous contribution of Moet Hennessy USA, Univision, Havas FORMULATIN, Cision and HispanicAd.com, who are returning sponsors of the awards.

“Recognizing the work being done within our industry is instrumental in showcasing the impact public relations has in engaging the nearly 60 million Hispanics who live in the US and account for a sizable business opportunity for any organization,” said Andy Checo, president of the HPRA National Board. “We look forward to the review process of work submitted by agencies and internal communications teams and hosting the industries’ top stakeholders during our annual celebration this coming fall.”

There are 18 categories available to enter for the HPRA National BRAVO! Awards including:

Technology
Healthcare/Nutrition
Fashion & Beauty
Food & Beverage
Public Education
Sports
New Product/Service Launch
Media Event
Integrated Marketing Communications
Non-Profit
Digital PR Program (Social Media Campaign)
Internal Communications
CSR Communications
Public Affairs
Latin America
B2B
Multicultural PR Program
Agency of the Year

How to Enter
All materials are required to be submitted digitally at https://hpra-usa.org/pages/entry-preparation/. Awards categories are open to all public relations, advertising, and marketing agencies, corporations, non-profit organizations and/or practitioners who practice in the United States, including Puerto Rico, as well as Latin America. Work must have been implemented between June 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 PST.

Entry fees and deadlines are as follows:
Early Bird Deadline – Ends July 12, 2019: HPRA Member $100, Non-members $175
Final Deadline – July 31, 2019: HPRA Members $150, Non-members $225

Entries will be judged by an unaffiliated panel of senior public relations professionals representing industry national organizations and trade publications. Entrants will be notified of results by September 13. Awards winners will be recognized at HPRA National BRAVO! Awards dinner at The Lotte New York Palace Hotel in NYC on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

For more information about the awards program and to enter a submission, visit: https://hpra-usa.org/pages/bravo-awards/

For information about HPRA National BRAVO! Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact the HPRA National Office at [email protected].

About the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)
Founded in 1984, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is the foremost organization of Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. HPRA is a resource for communications professionals and for individuals seeking Hispanic market expertise. It is dedicated to the recognition and advancement of Hispanics in public relations through year-round programs, professional development seminars and networking. HPRA hosts one of the most anticipated annual events and industry awards: the HPRA Bravo Awards, recognizing the most outstanding campaigns in the marketplace. The national organization aims to meet the professional needs of the growing number of Hispanic PR practitioners, independents and agencies throughout the U.S. HPRA National, its Chapters and those Chapters in formation are paving the way for the next phase of growth and evolution in the PR industry, especially in the Hispanic market space. For more information please visit www.hpra-usa.org.

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Pollo Campero Named “Emerging Partner of the Year” by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

June 24, 2019

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Pollo Campero Named “Emerging Partner of the Year” by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

DALLAS, June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pollo Campero, the Guatemalan restaurant chain known for its Flavorful Chicken Meals, was named “Emerging Partner of the Year” by ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as the brand joined in the hospital’s efforts to understand, treat and defeat childhood cancer.

At an award ceremony held at the St. Jude campus on June 12, 2019, the organization recognized Pollo Campero for its support and corporate partnership. St. Jude also commended Pollo Campero’s commitment and efforts to further the hospital’s mission.

“Families come to St. Jude because they know we’ll do everything possible to save their child. Pollo Campero’s generosity has impacted those families directly – and we are so honored to recognize the hard work done by their leadership and employees,” said Evelyn Homs, Senior Vice President of Multicultural Marketing & Business Development at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “As a beloved partner, they are more than just award-winning supporters — they are cherished members of our St. Jude family.”

Pollo Campero has a long history of supporting the fight against childhood cancer. For more than 20 years in Central America, the brand has worked with Ayuvi, one of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Latin American partners, where it has raised more than $28 million to date. Since Pollo Campero’s arrival in the United States, it has shown its commitment to the people and communities it serves by supporting different initiatives at the local market level. Pollo Campero’s new partnership with St. Jude Children’s Hospital not only marks its first nationwide corporate social responsibility partnership, it aligns the brand’s efforts at a global level.

In all, since the launch of its campaign in the United States, Pollo Campero – its team members, franchisees and guests – have raised more than $95,000. “We are extremely proud to receive this important recognition from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Luis Javier Rodas, Managing Director/COO of Campero USA Corp. “Our initial results were thanks to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the entire Pollo Campero team. We look forward to continuing our partnership and doing more to support the fight against childhood cancer, an effort that is near and dear to our hearts.”

About Pollo Campero
Pollo Campero is a fast-casual chicken restaurant brand specialized in flavorful chicken and a wholesome menu offering both individual and family meals. Our menu was developed using a combination of familiar and unique flavors in Pollo Campero’s hand-breaded, tender, juicy and crunchy traditional fried chicken, citrus flavor-infused grilled chicken and extra crunchy chicken that is always fresh and never frozen. Pollo Campero first opened its doors as a tiny, family-owned restaurant in Guatemala in 1971 with the goal of treating family and friends to its prized chicken recipe passed down from generation to generation. Today, there are more than 350 restaurants around the world and Campero is accelerating growth. To learn more about Pollo Campero visit us.campero.com. Follow the flavor on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Holistica, a new joint venture, innovates destination development for evolving world

June 24, 2019

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MIAMI, June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Two respected leaders in the travel and tourism industry, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) and privately-held ITM Group, are teaming to form a new destination company, to be called Holistica.

Holistica will create an inclusive model for destination development that works holistically – thus the name – to meet the needs of coastal communities, local governments, and land, sea, and air travelers.

“The continuing growth and rising popularity of cruise vacations make it clear that the sustainable development of coastal destinations, including the thoughtful evolution of existing ones, is in the travel industry’s best interest,” said Michael Bayley of RCL. “We have spent five decades learning what works and what doesn’t, and we know the potential of strategic development to deliver extraordinary guest experiences and meet the needs of local communities.”

Mauricio Hamui of ITM Group said: “A well-designed destination brings economic benefits to communities and cultural enrichment to travelers, while creating the least possible disruption to the human and natural environment. There is a way to do these projects inclusively, collaboratively, and sustainably – and those are the characteristics this new partnership is meant to embody.”

Holistica Destinations, Ltd. will be a 50-50 partnership between RCL and ITM Group. The partners have commenced a search for a CEO for the new company, which will be headquartered in Miami.

Holistica’s first project: a $275 million development in Freeport, The Bahamas, was originated by RCL and ITM and is currently under review by the Bahamian government. Centered on the regeneration of the Grand Lucayan resort, the project includes ambitious plans for local ownership, employment, job training, community investment and sustainable construction practices.

In addition to the Freeport project, the companies said the new venture will own and operate destinations in Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Kumamoto, Japan. These projects, among others, will serve 8 million visitors annually, and be accessible to all travelers, including land and air vacationers and guests of multiple cruise lines. Holistica is also engaged in discussions regarding multiple existing and proposed destinations around the world.

“The timing is right for a venture of this type,” said Hamui. “A collaborative development approach, paired with meaningful private financial resources, gives local destinations the opportunity to grow the right way.”

Added Bayley: “Having more destinations, and developing them in a responsible manner, gives travelers greater vacation quality, and expands the landscape of available travel options as the tourism industry grows.”

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that controls and operates four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises and Silversea Cruises. We are also a 50 percent joint venture owner of the German brand TUI Cruises and a 49 percent shareholder in the Spanish brand Pullmantur Cruceros. Together, these brands operate a combined total of 61 ships with an additional 15 on order as of March 31, 2019. They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on all seven continents. Additional information can be found on www.rclcorporate.com.

Based in Cancun, ITM GROUP is a private Mexican company with more than 30 years experience developing high quality tourism and entertainment infrastructure, as well as real estate. It has built and operated more than six cruise ports in Mexico and the Caribbean, using the tailor-made sustainable technology needed to create, develop and consolidate integrated tourism destinations.

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Applications Open for Colgate-Palmolive’s Annual Haz la U™ Educational Grant Program

June 24, 2019

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NEW YORK, June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colgate-Palmolive is now accepting applications for its annual Haz la U™ (“Make the U”) educational grant program, which will provide $100,000 to Hispanic high school students in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). A total of 31 grants, ranging from $2,000 to $15,000, will be awarded to community-minded students across the U.S. who have demonstrated excellence in academics, volunteerism and leadership. Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2019.

For the last 10 years, the Haz la U™ program has supported the pursuit of higher education among the Latinx community through this grant program. “Colgate strongly believes that everyone deserves a future they can smile about, and we applaud the young leaders who celebrate their heritage and also give back to their communities,” said Greg Ross, General Manager of North America Oral Care at Colgate-Palmolive. “We’re honored to continue the Haz la U™ program with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and support its mission to empower Latinx communities and create leaders in the classroom and beyond.”

Released in tandem with the open-application period, Colgate shared an English– and Spanish-language documentary short of former Haz la U™ winner and recent college graduate Emanuel Cruz, highlighting his journey to educational success.

“We’re incredibly proud to continue our partnership with Colgate for the Haz la U™ program, which will provide educational assistance and encouragement to young Latinx students in America,” said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO, Hispanic Heritage Foundation. “This program, and the Youth Awards as a whole, underline the importance of educational advancement within the Latinx culture and allow for young students to explore previously unavailable opportunities.”

For more information about Haz la U™ and application guidelines, visit Colgate.com/HazLaU or HHFYouthAwards.com

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. CL-C

About HHF and LOFT
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit originally established by the White House in 1988, inspires, prepares, positions and connects minority leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. HHF also promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions. HHF is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices in Los Angeles, New York and the LOFT Institute is housed at Michigan State University. Follow Hispanic Heritage Foundation on Facebook and @HHFoundation on Twitter.

HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program is divided into 10 “Tracks,” or industries including: Technology, Science, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Education, Public Service, Media & Entertainment, and Latinas. Tens of thousands of students and young professionals are tracked and connected to each other as well as to mentors and resources; attend over 50 trainings, workshops, and Charlas hosted across the country; participate in creative initiatives; and placed into internships, mentorships, fellowships and full-time positions with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Visit www.loftinnovation.org or follow @LOFTinstitute on Twitter.

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Herta, Rossi Sweep Front Row for Honda in Road America Qualifying

June 24, 2019

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Nineteen-year-old Colton Herta became the youngest IndyCar Series pole qualifier in the history of the sport on Saturday, and will lead the field to the green tomorrow in his Harding Steinbrenner Racing Honda for the REV Group Grand Prix at Road America in Wisconsin.

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin, June 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nineteen-year-old Colton Herta became the youngest pole qualifier in IndyCar Series history today at Road America, and will lead the field to the green flag in Sunday’s REV Group Grand Prix in his Harding Steinbrenner Racing Honda.

Already Indy car’s youngest race winner – a mark he set in March at the Circuit of the Americas – Herta edged fellow Honda driver Alexander Rossi by just 0.1773 seconds around the four-mile Road America circuit in Saturday’s Firestone “Fast Six” final round of NTT IndyCar Series “knockout” qualifying to secure his historic pole.

Graham Rahal, the former holder of both youngest race and pole winner records prior to Herta, will start his Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda from fifth, with teammate Takuma Sato alongside in sixth as Honda driver’s claimed four of the top-six qualifying positions.

Although failing to advance to Fast Six final qualifying, Sebastien Bourdais will start his Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Honda from seventh. James Hinchcliffe and Marco Andretti also advanced to the second qualifying round, and will start ninth and tenth, respectively. Although he advanced out of first-round qualifying, mechanical issues prevented defending series champion Scott Dixon from running in the second round, and he will start his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda from 12^th.

Live network television coverage of Sunday’s 55-lap REV Group Grand Prix, the 10^th round of the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season, begins at 12 p.m. EDT Sunday on NBC.

Colton Herta (Harding Steinbrenner Racing Honda) Pole qualifier, first career IndyCar Series pole, youngest pole qualifier in Indy car history: “I’m so happy with how the day went. The #88 GESS Capstone Honda guys are all working so hard and so well together. The car was fast. This is the first time that we’ve had that edge in qualifying to go for pole, and I loved it. We really took advantage of it and got the best starting position for tomorrow. Now we’ll keep checking the weather [the possibility of rain is in the local forecast] and make changes accordingly so we can have a great race!”

Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) Qualified second: “It came down to the [final lap], but that’s the NTT IndyCar Series. It’s what we have week in and week out, and requires perfection from both the team and the driver. It was a good day, I think in general for the #27 NAPA Andretti boys – and congratulations to [pole qualifier] Colton [Herta], he did a good job. It’s unfortunate to miss out on the [championship] point [awarded to the pole winner] that we need. But that’s the way it is. We’re ahead of [main championship rival] Josef [Newgarden, on the starting grid] and we’ll try to keep it that way.”

NTT IndyCar Series REV Group Grand Prix

Circuit:	Road America (4.0-mile road course) Elkhart Lake, Wis.
2018 Winner:	Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) 132.101 mph average
Weather:	Sunny, mild, breezy, 73 degrees F

Top-12 Qualifying Results:

Ps.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Best Time	Notes
1.	Colton Herta-R	Harding Steinbrenner Racing	Honda	1:42.9920	140.306 mph average
2.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	1:43.1693	+ 0.773 seconds
3.	Will Power	Team Penske	Chevrolet	1:43.3749	Fast Six final qualifier
4.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	1:43.6036	Fast Six final qualifier
5.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterma n Lanigan	Honda	1:43.8077	Fast Six final qualifier
6.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	1:43.8790	Fast Six final qualifier
7.	Sebastien Bourdais	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	1:43.2989	2^nd round qualifying
8.	Spencer Pigot	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	1:43.3083	2^nd round qualifying
9.	James Hinchcliffe	Arrow Schmidt Peterson	Honda	1:43.3814	2^nd round qualifying
10.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport	Honda	1:43.3945	2^nd round qualifying
11.	Ed Jones	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	1:43.5162	2^nd round qualifying
12.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	No time	Mechanical issue Q2
Other Honda Results
14.	Zach Veach	Andretti Autosport	Honda	1:43.4488	1^st round, Group 2
15.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	1:43.6980	1^st round, Group 1
17.	Marcus Ericsson-R	Arrow Schmidt Peterson	Honda	1:43.8913	1^st round, Group 1
18.	Felix Rosenqvist-R	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	1:43.5038	1^st round, Group 2
19.	Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing	Honda	1:44.6179	1^st round, Group 1
21.	Santino Ferrucci-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	1:49.3060	1^st round, Group 1

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Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive a Resounding Success

June 22, 2019

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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The annual food drive of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), which took place on Saturday, May 11, collected more than 76.1 million pounds of food—third-highest total in the drive’s 27 years.

The NALC branch in San Juan, Puerto Rico, collected about 2.3 million pounds of food, leading all branches nationwide in the amount of food collected. The food donations stay in each community, going to help local residents.

The Stamp Out Hunger^® Food Drive is the country’s largest single-day food drive, relying on the generosity of residents, who leave donations of non-perishable food items next to their mailbox before the delivery of the mail on the day of the food drive. Letter carriers collect these food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes, and distribute them to local food banks, pantries, shelters and churches.

The Letter Carriers’ food drive is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. It remains as important as ever, with many people facing economic struggles. Hunger affects tens of millions of people around the country, including millions of children, senior citizens and veterans.

Letter carriers see these struggles in the communities they serve, and believe that it is important to do what they can to help.

“This is a labor of love for letter carriers, and we are proud to see how it has grown in impact over the years,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “It’s an honor to be able to help people in need all across the country—and to do so in a way that brings out the best in so many Americans.”

The timing is important, with food banks, pantries and shelters running low on donations from the winter holidays and with summer approaching, when most school meal programs are suspended.

This year’s figure brings the total collected since NALC’s food drive began in 1993 to about 1.75 billion pounds.

Several national partners assisted NALC in the recent drive: the U.S. Postal Service, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, United Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO, Valpak and Valassis. We are also very pleased to have had the participation of two new national partners this year: the Kellogg Co. and CVS Health.

This year’s effort included a public service announcement with actor and director Edward James Olmos.

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The 284,000-member National Association of Letter Carriers represents letter carriers across the country employed by the U.S. Postal Service, along with retired letter carriers. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

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(Español) La realidad virtual puede cambiar la vida de las personas con demencia

June 21, 2019

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(Español) No hablar de salud mental esta matando a los hombres

June 21, 2019

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Colin Jones Named Top 40 under 40 President-Elect 2020

June 21, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wilshire Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Lead Trial Attorney and Partner Colin Jones, Esq. has been honored as the 2020 President-Elect of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 civil plaintiff lawyers. Past Presidents of the organization include Wilshire Law Firm Founding President and Managing Attorney Bobby Saadian, Esq., who served in the role in 2017. Jones, a 5-time Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star honoree, will begin his term on January 1^st, 2020.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead an amazing group of nationally-recognized attorneys as we develop new ideas, educate the public on the importance of court access, and protect the right to trial by jury,” said Jones.

A highly-sought after trial attorney and Wilshire Law Firm’s first partner, Jones has recovered more than $90,000,000 in exceptional verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, presenting their cases with a creativity and passion that wins. He frequently presents to other attorneys at continuing legal education events, lecturing on topics ranging from opening arguments to voir dire.

Composed of the top trial attorneys under 40 from each state or region, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 members “demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards.” Invitations to join the Top 40 under 40 are extended to the most qualified attorneys from each state following a multi-phase objective process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research.

Founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq., Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning personal injury, employment law, and class action law firm. To date, our team of over 100 legal professionals has recovered more than $380,000,000 for our deserving clients, providing exceptional service every step of the way.

To find out more about Wilshire Law Firm, visit: https://www.WilshireLawFirm.com.

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(Español) Disfrute un verano más seguro para su familia

June 21, 2019

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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