12th Annual Latino Trendsetter Awards 2013 Part 1
Am a little Late i know but i can't get enough of this special holiday season and am so happy to have my husband here with me this year so forgive me readers and thank you so much for supporting me all the time. On December 3rd, 2013, I attended the 2013 Latino Trendsetter Awards not only as a guest but also the Red Carpet Correspondent and it was such an Honor and experience. The gala was held at The Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City’s trendy Chelsea district. The awards ceremony honored groundbreaking leaders in business, education, entertainment and more, while acknowledging the communities’ contributions to the popular culture that is for Latinos. On this 1st Part of my blog post it's all about what happend before we were seated, from the Red Carpet, to fabulous drinks, music and delicious Appetizer's.
This Month's Latin Trends Magazine cover embraced a few of the Honorees that were part of the Latino Trendsetter Awards.
Latin Trends Magazine Model
December Issues
On the Red Carpet wearing Vito Emanuele
Back of this Pulley Goddesy Dress
Inca Kola a delicious Soda from Perù
Inca Kola and Malta el Sol
I want to thank my Father Francisco Medina for attending the awards and supporting me in my dreams there is no better feeling than having your parents and clossest love ones around you specially to show them your success and accomplishments.
With My Better Half and Hero Joe Luna and my Mommy Theresa Dinn, they were also a part of my night as a Red Carpet Correspondent at the Latino Trendsetter Awards 2013
Yummy Pinchos de Carne by Chef Ricardo Cardona
Tender Juicy Meat Pinchos Anyone
Hello Heineken Red Star Lady one the sponsors for that night.
This was so so so good made by Chef Ricardo Cardona Fresh Break with a little Olive oil topped with avocado and chicken i can't even explain the flavor so unique and extremely delicious.
One of the Lovely Host Laura from Telemundo.
Sroka-Peña, EVP of Multicultural Marketing at Edelman One of the Honorees for the Night.
The Lovely Maria Luna from Latin Trends Magazine
I want to Thank my friend and Blogger for fashionistanaturalista.com Leetal Benbenesti for her support and company at the Awards.
Leetal and I having a fashion picture moment
Hennessy another Sponsor for the Night
Hennessy Girls and their Unique Drinks
Mr & Mrs Luna, It was a Happy moment and pleasure to have my Husband be apart of this event and not only that it's the first event i get to have him share and enjoy with me due that anytime he's on duty or Fighting for our Freedom for that i was a happy Wife .
With Stephen Ritz, Founder of the Green Bronx Machine is receiving a special award, given to a person of non-Hispanic descent that has positively impacted the community.
Singer Sammi Sanchez, Who performed at the Awards.
Chef Ricardo Cardona on the Red Carpet which received an award but was also responsible for all the delicious appetizers and yummy food we will be eating once the Awards Programs Starts.
a Little Family Support from My Aunt Nancy, Mom Theresa and Stepdad Peter
Here are a Few of the Honorees for the Night with Ceo Juan Guillen and MySelf.
This year’s Trendsetters are Linda G. Alvarado, President & CEO of Alvarado Construction and co-owner of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Team; Eliana Murillo, Head of Multicultural Marketing at Google, Inc. Ana Roca Castro, founder of LATISM (Latinos in Tech, Innovation & Social Media); Stephen Ritz, Founder of the Green Bronx Machine is receiving a special award, given to a person of non-Hispanic descent that has positively impacted the community. Additional Trendsetters are Lucia Ballas-Traynor, EVP of MamasLatinas.com; Sonia Sroka-Peña, EVP of Multicultural Marketing at Edelman; Lisette Nieves, Professor in Public Policy and Administration Brooklyn College& Social Entrepreneur in Residence at Blue Ridge Foundation; Ofelia Castiblanco, Director of Community Affairs at NBC & Telemundo NY; and Ramón J. Pineda, General Manager of Univision 41; Shoe designer Alejandra G; renowned Chef Ricardo Cardona; Eliza Esquivel, Vice President of Global Brand Strategy at Mondelēz Global LLC; Daisy Expósito-Ulla, Chair & CEO of D’Expósito & Partners, LLC; Vincent Santana, MBA, EMPH, chief administrative officer of the Department of Neurology at Columbia University; Rafael Pineda, senior anchor on Univision41: Actor Luis Antonio Ramos; Singer-Songwriter & Entrepreneur Anthony “J’Martin” Espinal; Delta Airlines will receive the Corporate Company of the Year Award for its commitment to excellence, being a solid corporate citizen and its proven track record of success in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and supporting Hispanic community initiatives. NY1 Noticias will receive the Media Company of The year award for its ten years of brining up to the minute news and informing New York’s Latino Community.