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Cástulo de la Rocha Receives Highest Honor at USHCC Awards Gala

MBE Magazine Staff
Castulo de la Rocha USHCC

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) awarded Cástulo de la Rocha, president and CEO of AltaMed, with one of the highest honors given by the Mexican government to individuals who have dedicated their lives to helping and empowering Mexican communities abroad.

At the 45th Annual USHCC National Conference Awards Gala on October 8, de la Rocha was honored with the Ohtli Award for his lifelong commitment to serve and provide essential health services to the most vulnerable communities in California. The award recognizes significant contributions to community leadership, advocacy, and efforts to preserve Mexican culture. 

Other award recipients were:

2024 CHAMBERS OF THE YEAR

Chamber of the Year, Small CategoryFirst Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of the Year, Medium Category – Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of the Year, Large Category Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

2024 INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES

Hispanic Businessperson of the Year – Mercedes Enrique, CMS Corporation 

Hispanic Veteran-Owned Business of the Year – Richard Fierro, Atrevida Beer Co.

LGBTQ+ Advocate of the Year – Daneya Esgar, Pueblo County Commissioner Colorado  

Educational Fund Advocate of the Year – Sharu Goodwyn, ODP Corporation

Hector Barreto, Sr. “Con Ganas” Award – Jeanette Prenger, Ecco Select

2024 CORPORATION OF THE YEAR

Corporation of the Year – Toyota Motor North America

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