Awards & Recognition:
Awards
2022 Los Angeles Business Journal Mentor of the Year Award
2021 Cherokee Phoenix 7 Feathers Award in the category of business
2019 Cherokee Nation Community Leader of the Year
2018 National Latina Business Women Association Inspiration Award
2018 Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine “2018 Latina Influencer”
2017 University of West LA “Presidents Award“ School of Business
2017 Mujers de la Tierra La Jefa Award
2016 California Dept. of Transportation Caltrans “Leadership Award”
2014 Regional Hispanic Chamber – “Women of the Year Award”
2011 HOPE: “Ray of HOPE Award”
2010 Engineering Contractors Association DIG Award (Dignity, Integrity &
Generosity)
2010 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce “Women of Distinction Award”
2010 Friends of Ballona Wetlands “Watershed Warrior Award”
2009 IBEW Electrical Industry Award
2008 California Apparel News “List of Influential people”
2007/08 Federation de Mexico “Community Star Award” (2 times)
2007 Southern California Indian Center Leadership Award
2006 American Public Works Association “Top Leader Award”
2006 LAFD Historical Society “Inspiration Award”
2006 Public Works Award of Excellence
2005 LA City Chicano Employee Association Member of the Year
2004 LA Conservation Corp “Community Leader Award”
Recognition: Starting in High School to present countless proclamations have been received by elected officials at the local, State and Federal level including City Council, Mayor, County Board of Supervisors, State Assembly, State Senate and Congress
