WASHINGTON - AussieJournal -- The Latino Leaders Network (LLN), a non-profit organization dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together," will convene the 37th Tribute to Mayors to honor San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award. Hosted by Latino Leaders Network chairman Mickey Ibarra, the event will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at The St. Regis in Washington, DC. The reception will begin at 7:00 p.m. and dinner at 8:00 p.m. EST.

Regina Romero, Tucson mayor and chair of Latino Alliance of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, will deliver greetings. Julie Chávez Rodríguez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, will deliver special guest remarks.

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The Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa, the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, will present the award following an honoree tribute by Lidia S. Martinez of San Diego, member of the LLN Board of Directors.

The event will convene elected officials, policymakers, corporate executives, opinion leaders, community activists, industry experts, and political insiders. For the safety and comfort of our guests, all attendees must be fully vaccinated. The event is by-invitation only.

WHEN:

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Reception 7:00 p.m. EST | Dinner 8:00 p.m. EST

WHERE:

The St. Regis
923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW, (16th & M Streets) Washington, DC 20006

WHAT:

First established in 2004, the Tribute to Mayors hosted by the Latino Leaders Network consists of two 2023 national events — convened during the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter and summer meetings.

The Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award is presented to a mayor from a city with a significant Latino population who has exhibited an outstanding commitment to bringing diverse communities together.

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WHO:

• Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego, Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award honoree
• Mickey Ibarra, Chairman, Latino Leaders Network
• Regina Romero, Mayor of Tucson and USCM Latino Alliance Chair
• Julie Chávez Rodríguez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
• Lidia S. Martinez, Latino Leaders Network Board of Directors
• Antonio Villaraigosa, 41st Mayor of Los Angeles

Partners

• El Tiempo Latino, media partner
• Washington Blade, media partner

Sponsors

● Walmart, GEICO, Sempra, 1St SOS Staffing, Southwest Airlines, CVS Health, Barnes & Thornburg, Target, HDR, Inc., Hudson Group, HMSHost, Bank of America

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About Latino Leaders Network

The Latino Leaders Network is dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together" to establish relationships, build unity, and share our personal stories. Mickey Ibarra, Founder and Chairman, served as Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House for President Clinton.