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Denver, CO,--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--September 11, 2003--For the third year in a row, Events Concepts, Inc., with help from an independent group of judges in the Spanish journalism field, has selected the top 50 Hispanic Media Publishers, Editors, Reporters and professionals from across the nation. These are Hispanic media professionals who do all or a portion of their work in Spanish to keep the U.S. Hispanic population informed. They will be honored at a reception and gala starting at 6:30 p.m., Friday, October 17, at the historic St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.

Congratulations to the following honorees listed in alphabetical order by last name:

Raul Alarcon, Jr.
President
Spanish Broadcasting System

Victor Aleman
Editor
Vida Nueva Newspaper

Dra. Astrid Almodovar
Freelance Journalist

Juan Arango
VP/General Manager
Hoy, LLC Newspaper

Myriam Ayala
Reporter
Univision WXTV- Channel 41

Joaquin Blaya
Chairman/CEO
Radio Unica

Dr. Rodrigo Cardenas
President-Publisher
La Salud Hispana

Rodolfo Cardenas
Senior Anchor
Univision KCEC-TV Channel 50

Maria Antonieta Collins
Anchor
Univision Network

Dr. David Conde
Columnist
La Voz Nueva de Colorado

Soccoro Cruz
Anchor
Univision KMEX-TV Chanel 34

Beatriz De Alvarado
Senior Anchor
Univision KXLN-TV Channel 43

Luis De la Garza
President/Owner
TeleAmerica Spanish Network

Myrka Dellanos
Co-Anchor
Univision Network

Jose Diaz-Balart
Host
Telemundo Network

Tino Duran
Editor & Publisher
La Prensa & La Prensita

Charlie Ericksen
Editor & Publisher
Hispanic Link Weekly Report

Eddie Escobedo
Publisher
El Mundo

Juan Esparza Loera
Editor
Vida en El Valle

Gustavo Godoy
Executive Publisher
Vista Magazine

Hernan Guaracao
Publisher Founder
Al Día

Evelyn Hernandez
Opinion Page Editor
El Diario Las Americas

Farhana
Hibbert Publisher
Idaho Unido

Alberto Ibarguen
Publisher
Miami Herald

Dr. Silvia Jimenez
Editor
Solomujeres.com

Dr. Aliza Lifshitz
Health Reporter
Univision Network

Sylvia Martinez
Editor in Chief
Latina Magazine

Lori Montenegro
National Correspondent
Telemundo

Ezequiel (Zeke) Montes
Founder/Publisher
TeleGuia de Chicago

Julio Cesar Montoya
Editor in Chief
Acento Magazine

Hilbert Morales
President & publisher
El Observador Newspaper

Hugo Morales
Executive Director
Radio Bilingüe

Denisse Oller
Anchor
Univision WXTV-Channel 41

Amparo Ortiz
Executive Producer
Univision KWEX-TV Channel 41

Patrick Osio, Jr.
Editor
HispanicVista.com

Wanda Padilla
Editor/Publisher
La Voz Nueva de Colorado

Clara Padilla-Andrews
Owner/Publisher
El Hispanic News

Neris Ramon Palacios
Founder/Owner/Director
Nuevo Siglo

Bernadette Pardo
Reporter
Univision WLTV-Channel 23

Rafael Pineda
Anchor
Univision WXTV-Channel 41

Jorge Ramos
Senior Anchor
Univision Network

Lisa Quiroz
Publisher
People en Español

Ana Cristina Reymundo
Editor
American Airlines Nexos Magazine

Teresa Rodriguez
Anchor
Univision Network

Fernando Rosado
Founder/Editor & Publisher
El Bohemio News

Maria Elena Salinas
Anchor
Univision Network

Mercedes Soler
Anchor
Univision Network

Walter Ulloa
Chairman & CEO
Entravision Communications

Dr. Erwin Vasquez
Publisher
El Heraldo de Broward

Margarita Vega-Trevino
Editor
Hispano de Tulsa

Events Concepts, Inc., a national promotions company that recognizes the growing influence of Spanish-language TV, radio, newspapers, the Internet, and the extraordinary efforts of professionals who contribute their journalistic excellence to keep the U.S. Hispanic community informed, is producing the Hispanic Media Awards. Calls for nominations for this awards program were issued in July. The recipients of this year’s Awards program were judged by an independent group of journalism and industry professionals.

Additional sponsors are being secured for the event in conjunction with existing sponsors Continental Airlines, Hispanic PR Wire, White Hat Management, The Cartel Group, MasterCard International, the U.S. Army and Hyundai Motor America. A portion of the proceeds from the dinner and related publication will go towards scholarship funds to students seeking careers in Spanish-language journalism, as well as to “Little Voice,” a non-profit organization that produces films and programs focusing on Hispanic issues. Each Little Voice project includes education and outreach initiatives to support long-term change. Their latest film, "Sweet Ambition," recently aired on PBS and benefits Hispanic college bound students. The web site address for the Hispanic Media awards is http://www.hispanicmedia100.org

Event Concepts, Inc., founded in 2000, is an event planning and consulting company that provides strategies to other companies breaking into the Hispanic and other niche markets. The company was established in Denver, Colorado by founder Chris Day and his wife, Coco, a native of Mexico. The company has been expanded to offer an Educational Symposium and promotional programs for organizations nationwide.