2021 Welcome Awards announce winners
Press Release For Immediate Release September 6, 2021 For media inquiries, contact: Ricardo Diaz, (217-979-0255 xpenn.diaz@gmail.com ), CU Immigration Forum board member Rachel Joy ( 217-403-8830 rachel.joy@champaignil.gov ), Welcome Awards Committee 2021 IMMIGRANT WELCOME AWARDS RECOGNIZE EXCELLING INDIVIDUALS The winners recognized at a virtual ceremony September 18th (Urbana/Champaign, Illinois) While the year has been hard for everyone because of COVID-19, immigrants have been especially hard hit. Many are essential workers on the front lines; others faced job loss or loss of family members to COVID. The following individuals and organizations are being recognized as excelling in taking care of their neighbors and are this year's Immigration Award winners: Student Leadership Award – Daniella DiStefano Business Leadership Award – Maize Mexican Grill Community Impact Award – ...