Malliotakis Honored by Non-Partisan Hispanic Leadership Organization in Washington
Receives Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute's (CHLI) Leadership in Public Service Award
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Last week, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) attended the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute's (CHLI) Annual Gala and Leadership Awards where she was a recipient of CHLI's Leadership in Public Service Award.
The program celebrated the success of the U.S. Hispanic community and brought together an influential audience of elected and appointed officials, civic and corporate leaders, and diplomatic and international leaders to honor individuals who have had a profound impact on the Hispanic community by empowering the values of family, community, and leadership.
"Hispanic Americans are more engaged in politics and the legislative process than ever before, and just like many other Americans, they are concerned about inflation, crime and national security," Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis said. "As the proud daughter of a Cuban refugee, it’s an honor to receive the Public Service Award from the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute and I will continue my work in Congress to make sure the voices of the Hispanic community are represented through common sense policies that protect our freedoms and shared values."
Other honorees included His Excellency Mr. Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, the CHLI Founders International Leadership Award; Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Chairman Emeritus of CHLI, the CHLI Lifetime Leadership Award; U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV); and Eduardo Arabu, CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council and alumnus of the CHLI Class of 2010, the CHLI Ambassador Award.
"CHLI was honored to recognize the extraordinary careers of President Peña, Chairman Emeritus Diaz-Balart, Senator Cortez Masto, Congresswoman Malliotakis, and Eduardo Arabu. They each personify CHLI’s reverence for freedom and the extraordinary strength of our values of family, community, and leadership," said the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, CHLI Chairwoman.
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CHLI is the premier organization founded by Members of Congress and corporate leaders to advance the Hispanic community’s economic progress with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. Founded in 2003, CHLI is a 501(c)3 non-profit and non-partisan organization. CHLI is dedicated to fostering a broad awareness of the diversity of thought, heritage, interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent. CHLI’s purpose is to prepare future leaders through internships, fellowships, scholarships, and leadership conferences.