2006 Shining Lights: Outstanding Leaders for a Brighter Future for Hispanics

Corporate Chair
Andy Griffin - President, HandPack, Inc.

Excellence in Federal Government Leadership Award
The Honorable Rear Admiral Richard H. Carmona - US Surgeon Genereal

Excellence in State Legislative Leadership
The Honorable Wilfredo Caraballo - New Jersey Assemblyman

Excellence in State Government Leadership
The Honorable Jennifer Velez, Esq. - Commissioner

Excellence in Hispanic Leadership and Advocacy
Elsa Candelario - Executive Director, Human Services Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey

Excellence in Hispanic Community Service and Humanitarian
Antonio Ibarria - Publisher, El Especial and El Especialito

Excellence in Hispanic Media Production and Community Education
Willie Sanchez - Producer, New Jersey Network

Special Recognition for Leadership in the Advancement of Mental Health
Robert Davison - Executive Director, Mental Health Association of Essex County