Hispanic Heritage Award Recipients

LOS ANGELES (September 15, 2011) – As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Union Bank, N.A., has partnered with independent public television station KCET to honor two extraordinary Latinos as local heroes. The honorees are announced as part of the ongoing 2011 Cultural Diversity Partnership, which recognizes and pays tribute to 12 local heroes who are making a difference by improving their workplace, profession, neighborhood, community, region and the world. The 2011 Hispanic Heritage Month honorees are: Jesús Salvador Treviño and Teresa Campos Hernández.
“We are honored to celebrate these outstanding Latinos who bring leadership, commitment and creativity to their work and as a result, the communities in which they live and work benefit greatly,” said Union Bank Senior Executive Vice President Pierre Habis, head of Community Banking. “We are also proud of our expanded cultural partnership with KCET this year, and we look forward to celebrating the achievements and work of many more local heroes as part of our 14-year tradition in
“KCET is excited to join Union Bank as we recognize two incredible local heroes,” said KCET President and CEO Al Jerome. “Each of the honorees has made a unique and valuable contribution to our
The 2011 honorees for Hispanic Heritage Month are:
Jesús Salvador Treviño is a director, writer, producer, and activist whose projects reflect his social commitment and artistic vision. His career began as a student activist documenting the 1960s Chicano Civil Rights Movement with a super 8 camera. Throughout his career, he’s been a participant and a chronicler of current events and issues, reflected in his work in film, television and books, which include “Yo Soy Chicano,” “Chicano Moratorium,” “Criminal Minds,” and “ER”; his collection of short stories, such as “The Fabulous Sinkhole and Other Stories”; and his memoir, “Eyewitness – A Filmmaker’s Memoir Of The Chicano Movement.” Mr. Treviño also serves as president of Barrio Dog Productions, and spearheads the Latino arts, history, and culture Web site, Latinopia.com. He is the recipient of the prestigious Directors Guild Award and two Alma Awards for Outstanding Director of a Prime Time Television Drama and as co-executive producer of “
Teresa Campos Hernández is a business woman, community advocate and humanitarian. Teresa and her husband Antonio Hernández opened Teresita’s Restaurant in 1983. Aside from serving meals, Teresita’s Restaurant is a place of hope and compassion to those in need. Regarded as the “Angel de
In 1998, Union Bank and KCET created the Local Heroes Awards to help celebrate the national commemorative heritage months for various communities throughout
Throughout the respective commemorative heritage months, KCET airs video profiles of each honoree that highlights how they have made a difference in their community. The 2011 on-air profiles can also be viewed on the Web at kcet.org. KCET also celebrates the rich and vibrant history and cultural diversity being honored with special programs throughout each featured month. Hispanic Heritage Month programming highlights include Paraiso for
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