Impact Awards Reception

NHMC's 25th Anniversary Impact Awards Reception

Washington, DC

December 5, 2011

NHMC celebrated its 25th anniversary at the National Association of Broadcasters' headquarters in Washington D.C.. During the celebration, Federal Communications Commissioners Mignon L. Clyburn and Michael J. Copps were recipients of Impact Awards recognizing their commitment to the public interest.

"Advocating for public policy that benefits Latinos is an important part of NHMC's mission. Commissioners of the caliber of Commissioners Clyburn and Copps -- who are willing to do what it takes to defend the underserved people in our country against giant corporations -- are invaluable in the defense of the public interest. I'm honored to recognize their efforts on behalf of NHMC," comments Alex Nogales, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition.

"Working in DC to defend public policy that favors the underprivileged is an ongoing David against Goliath battle. Commissioners Clyburn and Copps have time and time again shown their unbreakable commitment to the public interest. Public servants who fight for the little guy are priceless. I'm happy for NHMC's recognition of their work," adds Jessica Gonzalez, Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs of the National Hispanic Media Coalition.

The National Association of Broadcasters and Comcast/NBCUniversal were reception sponsors. Cricket Communications and Sprint also provided generous support for the event. Their tax-deductible gifts to the National Hispanic Media Coalition, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports NHMC's mission.

Alex Nogales (President/CEO of NHMC), David Honig (President of Media and Minority Telecommunications Council), and Kyle McSlarrow (President of Comcast/NBCUniversal)

Alex Nogales, Gloria Tristani (Former FCC Commissioner), Mickey Ibarra and Norma Vega

Jessica Gonzalez (NHMC's VP of Policy & Legal Affairs) and Michael Scurato (NHMC's Policy Counsel)

Senator Gordon Smith, President & CEO of the NAB

Maria Arias, Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Comcast

Jessica Gonzalez presented FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn with an Impact Award for her Oustanding Commitment to Serving the Public Interest

FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps received an Impact Award for his Lifetime Achievement in Public Service