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A Message From...Marcos MarchenaChair of the 2012 Don Quijote Awards

Fifteen years ago, innovative leaders at the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando conceived an idea to celebrate extraordinary small businesses and entrepreneurship. Since then, the vision has been developed and embraced by thousands within and around our community and the Don Quijote Awards are now the most esteemed and cherished recognition for the local Hispanic business community. I feel privileged to have served as Chair of the 2012 Don Quijote Awards, especially as we reach a special milestone. What a great journey this has been and what a remarkable evening this will be, thanks to all of you who have come together benevolently to celebrate the accomplishments of admirable achievers among us. Like Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra’s character, today’s finalists and winners are tenacious, brave and forward thinking individuals who have defended their ideals, taken risks and made numerous sacrifices to turn their dreams into successful realities that have benefitted those around them. Today we also celebrate the year-round work of HBIF and HCCMO in our community, which like Don Quijote’s mission is noble: to elevate Hispanic entrepreneurs and professionals and contribute to the economic development of our community. On behalf of HBIF, HCCMO and our Hispanic community in Central Florida I would like to thank the very generous sponsors and steering committee volunteers who have enabled us to carry out this event. Congratulations to the 2012 Don Quijote Awards winners. Tonight you join an impressive group of leaders who have left an indelible impression on our Central Florida community.

Welcome to the 15th Annual Don Quijote Awards! Tonight we feel privileged for numerous reasons. We have the great opportunity of leading the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, guided by the passionate and committed leaders who serve on our respective Boards of Directors.

As 2012 culminates, we are fortunate to celebrate a year of growth and accomplishments for both of our organizations. We are extremely grateful to count on generous sponsors, whose belief in our missions and commitment to the local Hispanic business community allow us to gather tonight. Talented and generous volunteers accepted our invitation to serve on the Don Quijote Awards Steering Committee and worked alongside HBIF and Hispanic Chamber employees and volunteers to make today’s event a memorable evening.

We are extremely proud to participate in presenting the finalists and winners of the 2012 Don Quijote Awards, exemplary Hispanic entrepreneurs and leaders. – ¡Felicidades to all!

With your help the Don Quijote Awards have become a signature and vital annual event for our organizations, fulfilling three main objectives: •Recognize top Hispanic entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders of our community; •Be the premier business recognition event for the Hispanic community of Central Florida; and •Serve as an important fundraiser for HBIF and the Hispanic Chamber. Thank you all for embracing our missions and joining us in celebrating our Hispanic community’s success. Enjoy tonight’s fabulous gala!

Augusto Sanabria and Ramón A. OjedaHBIF President/CEO and HCCMO President

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Awards HistoryThe Don Quijote Awards gala was first conceived in 1997 by a group of visionaries from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida.

While both organizations are dedicated to supporting Hispanic entrepreneurship, the chamber is dedicated to providing leadership for and supporting the economic development of the local Hispanic business community, and HBIF works to strengthen the economy of Florida by providing bilingual business development and training to Hispanic entrepreneurs.

As the Central Florida Hispanic community rapidly grew, these leaders saw a need to recognize hardworking, innovative entrepreneurs who exhibited the spirit of Don Quijote: visionaries, dreamers and business men and women who were willing to take risks in order to achieve those dreams.

For 15 years, the two organizations have come together to honor those who demonstrate extraordinary abilities in their field of work.

The first Don Quijote Awards were presented in 1998, under the categories of Professional of the Year, Small Business of the Year Less Than 3 Years, Small Business of the Year More Than 3 Years, and Entrepreneur of the Year. Today, honorees receive awards in one of six categories: ● Hispanic Business of the Year Five Years or Less ● Hispanic Business of the Year More Than Five Years ● Professional of the Year ● The Hispanic Community Champion Award, which recognizes the a non-Hispanic individual who has significantly contributed to the development of the Hispanic community in Central Florida

● The Excellence Award, which recognizes Hispanic individuals whose contributions have elevated the face of the Hispanic community

● The Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the development development and empowerment of the Hispanic community To date, 70 individuals have been honored with the prestigious Don Quijote Awards. This remarkable event is only possible thanks to the support of generous corporations and organizations that recognize the strong presence and contributions of Hispanics in Central Florida. Thank you, Central Florida, for nominating outstanding individuals for this prestigious award. Congratulations to all the finalists for your leadership and success!

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Event ProgramOpening ActThe Untouchables

InvocationFather Miguel GonzalezParish Administrator, St. John Vianney

Masters of CeremonyMs. Nancy Alvarez and Mr. Jorge EstevezNews Anchors, WFTV Channel 9

Chair RemarksMs. Maritza MartinezChair, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando & Assistant Vice President, Community Relations, University of Central FloridaandMs. Christina PintoChair, Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida & Partner, MPC Wealth Management

Sponsor RemarksMr. Eugene Campbell Vice President of Domestic Minority Business Development, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

A Word from the Don Quijote Awards ChairMr. Marcos MarchenaManaging Shareholder, Marchena & Graham, P.A.

Presentation of the Don Quijote Awards

Hispanic Business of the Year – Less Than Five Years Presented by Ms. Tanya Easterling Senior Manager Market Development of Florida Blue

Hispanic Business of the Year – More Than Five Years Presented by Mr. Julio Suarez Director of Diversity Outreach, Darden Restaurants

Professional of the Year Presented by Mr. Eddie Soler Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Florida Division Adventist Health System

Hispanic Community Champion Award Presented by Ms. Larisa Perry Region President, EVP Central Florida Community Banking, Wells Fargo

Excellence Award Presented by Mr. Joe Andrade Senior Director of Ticket Sales for the Orlando Magic

Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Eugene Campbell Vice President of Domestic Minority Business Development, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Mr. Michel Champagne Vice President & General Manager - Orlando Region, Bright House Networks

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Award Finalists 2012Hispanic Business of the Year: Five Years or Less

CCH Marketing & Events, Inc.In 2007, Cristina Calvet-Harrold launched CCH marketing & Events working from a small home office.

She quickly developed a reputation for creating highly effective marketing and public relations strategies.

Today, Cristina’s company has a new office, a staff of 5 professionals, and a chief editor and CFO, Cristina’s husband Bryan.

As a member of the HBIF Technical Assistance Committee, Christine helps aspiring entrepreneurs. She also serves on the Orange County Arts & Cultural Advisory Committee and on the UCF Alumni Association Executive Committee.

DRC Electrical Contractors, LLC.David and Michelle Ramirez brought their electrical contracting experience from Puerto Rico to Florida at a time when business was scarce.

In 2008, DRC Electrical Contractors earned no profit. But with the help of the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund it created a successful business plan and found financing.

Today, DRC has 20 employees and clients from Miami to Jacksonville, Puerto Rico to the Virgin Islands.

With hard work and a commitment to service, DRC has generated the power to energize its dream.

Exam Plus FLDrug-free workplaces . . . safety on the highway and in the skies . . . and healthy competition on the sports field . . . these are the goals that describe the mission of Exam Plus.

To achieve these goals, the company offers an array of services from drug screening . . . to background checks . . . to Department of Transportation physicals.

In a drug-free environment, everyone benefits. That’s why Exam Plus offers a “real solution” to an important need.

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Award Finalists 2012Hispanic Business of the Year: More Than Five Years

Conpilog International In 2000, Luis Pinzon, John Garcia and Luis Londoño had a successful construction company in Medellin, Colombia. They also had a dream to expand their business to Central Florida.

From modest beginnings, Conpilog International has grown to 12 full-time employees with major clients including Central Florida counties, cities and businesses.

The company has also earned a reputation for high quality and on-time project completion.

As our need for road construction and bridge infrastructure grows, so does Conpilog International.

Newland AssociatesFor Robert Newland, there are no boundaries, because new challenges are always on the horizon.

Founded in 1991 in Puerto Rico, Newland Associates offers executive search and management consulting services.

With his move to Central Florida in 2004, Robert expanded his company’s reach to the mainland. Today that reach extends globally, bringing world-class management tools to the Latin American market.

For Robert, his staff of 6, and his team of 10 project consultants, the entire world is within their reach.

Sundax Florida, Inc.Sundax Florida is not your run-of-the-mill awards company. Its hand-made trophies are true works of art!

Starting in Puerto Rico in 1991 and now established in Florida, company president Daxel Lopez has turned his clients’ ideas into unique artistic creations.

With clients including the office of Governor Rick Scott, the NBA All Star Game, banks, schools, and the US Army, Sundax trophies are on stage at hundreds of ceremonies.

They are the kind of trophies that recipients are proud to receive and proud to display.

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Award Finalists 2012Professional of the Year

Ana Maria Quintero LowryPresident, A & P International

In 1989, Ana Maria Quintero Lowry founded A & P International as a “bridge that connects different cultures.”

With degrees in international law and trade, Ana Maria began her career travelling the world arranging international transactions.

Today, her company provides cultural diversity training and translation services - all geared to opening new markets and tapping the wealth of different countries.

At home, Ana Maria is active in her church, serves on community boards, and is a proud wife and mother.

Belinda Ortiz KirkegardEconomic Development Director, City of Kissimmee

When Belinda Ortiz Kirkegard arrived in Central Florida, she worked as an administrative aide in Orange County’s District 3, and later as a Management Analyst in the county’s Business Development Office.

A job as the Director of Public Policy for the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association followed.

Today, she is the first Economic Development Director for the City of Kissimmee, and the first-ever Hispanic director in the city’s history.

In that job, Belinda promotes many of her city’s assets including the $28 million renovations to Kissimmee Lakefront Park.

Lourdes QuintanaDirector, Central Florida Early Steps and Manager, Developmental Center for Infants and Children, Orlando Health

Lourdes Quintana has a heart for the very young. After overseeing prevention programs in Puerto Rico, Lourdes came to Central Florida and was hired by Orlando Health.

Today, she is the director of the Central Florida Early Steps Program, which is part of the Developmental Center for Infants and Children at Arnold Palmer Hospital.

Each year, Lourdes’ program provides services to more than 3,000 children who experience developmental delays.

The early years are critical for achieving every child’s full potential. And for many youngsters, so is Lourdes Quintana’s Early Steps Program.

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Roseann HarringtonVice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations, OUC - The Reliable One

Roseann Harrington knows how to choose the right word or phrase. That is how the Orlando Utilities Commission became known as “The Reliable One.”

As OUC’s Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Community Relations, Roseann also knows the right word when connecting with customers.

Under her leadership, OUC’s advertisements, hurricane guides and many of its neighborhood meetings are in Spanish.

When OUC’s Web site says, “Nuestro servicio al cliente es todo acerca de usted,” Spanish-speaking readers know that they too can expect reliable customer service.

Timothy McKinneyExecutive Vice President, United Global Outreach Inc. (Bithlo Transformation Effort)

Timothy McKinney is an advocate, collaborator and community builder.

Today, as the Executive Vice President of United Global Outreach, Timothy supports his organization’s mission “to transform forgotten communities into places where we’d all like to live.”

Bithlo is one of those communities, with a growing Hispanic population of 27 percent and a very limited infrastructure.

Working to improve life in several areas including education, housing and transportation, Timothy is helping to ensure that Bithlo will no longer be a forgotten community.

Tony JenkinsMarket President - Central and Northwest Florida, Florida Blue

Tony Jenkins has been a champion of diversity throughout his career.

In 1993, Tony became the first Diversity Manager at Walt Disney World. Later at CSX Corporation, he duplicated that achievement by becoming the railroad’s first Diversity Director.

At Florida Blue, he was the first Vice President for Diversity, and now serves as the company’s Market President for Central and Northwest Florida.

In his current role, Tony has developed his company’s first strategic plan to reach Hispanic markets using new communications tools and community sponsorships.

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total healthcare resource. We strive to keep that promise every day — working to improve the health and quality of life of almost two million residents through our family of eight hospitals.

We are proud to have delivered more than $130 million in community benefit services, partnering with major organizations that are also committed to the Central Florida community.

Congratulations to Orlando Health team member Lourdes Quintana, finalist for the Don Quijote Award for Professional of the Year.

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Melissa Martinez HernándezDirector of Constituent Services,Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio

As the Director of Constituent Services for Senator Marco Rubio, Melissa Martinez Hernández keeps the needs of 19 million Floridians in mind.

Last year, more than 5,000 people received help from Melissa with issues ranging from veterans’ benefits, to immigration, to loan modification.

Melissa began her career in the Department of Homeless Services in New York City. In Orlando, she later worked in the Victim Service Center of Orange County.

Melissa, who is currently working on her law degree from Barry University, is the model of a true public servant.

Christine M. OrtizExecutive Director, Lawton Chiles Preparatory School

Christine Ortiz knows that youth empowerment leads to success. In 2009, at age 26, she started Lawton Chiles Preparatory School where students at all levels can excel.

While still in high school, Christine worked on the highly successful TRUTH anti-smoking campaign, empowering teenagers to make informed decisions.

That experience lead to the creation of her Allen Ortiz Consulting firm specializing in youth-oriented tobacco control programs. In 2007, Christine launched her alternative tutoring center, The Knowledge Laboratory.

Today, at Lawton Chiles Prep, enrollment has doubled, and Christine is empowering all her students to learn.

Maria GrulichInternational Development Director, Osceola County

Maria Grulich served as Osceola County’s first Economic Development Director for 12 years before becoming the County’s first International Development Director.

In those jobs, Maria has supported the creation of 3,000 high-paying jobs, created her county’s first Enterprise Zone, and pioneered the first Central Florida Hispanic Business Exchange.

Her current board memberships include the Valencia College Board, the UCF Incubator, and the Osceola County Bar Association.

For Maria, every new business and every new job is an important “first” for her community.

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Award Finalists 2012 Lifetime Achievement AwardLizette Valarino Founder and President, Idea Factory

Lizette Valarino, a skilled translator and talented communicator, came to Florida with her husband Fremio in hopes of a better life. Lizette first became a recruitment counselor for an employment agency, helping Spanish-speaking workers find work. She then became an associate editor for a Spanish language newspaper.

Service to Orange County came next, in which Lizette performed outreach as a liaison to the Hispanic community for more than 12 years during the terms of Mayors Mel Martinez and Richard Crotty. In 2000, she proposed an idea to start a scholarship fund to help Hispanic college students further their education. To date, 195 Hispanic youth have realized their dreams of higher education with the help of the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro Orlando, and Lizette remains as its volunteer executive director. Lizette, who once had dreams of becoming a ballerina, also has a great appreciation for the art and expressiveness of the dance. Through the years she has volunteered her time to help the Orlando Ballet reach a broader audience and become relevant to the wider community.

One of Lizette’s biggest accomplishments is the Idea Factory, a company she founded in 1996 that helps English-speaking businesses communicate with Spanish-speaking customers.

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Past Award Recipients

2008 Don Quijote Awards

Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than Three Years)María Victoria Días and Luis Guillermo Torres -Closed Caption LatinaHispanic Business of the Year (More Than Three Years)Liza Ordoñez and Norberto Ruiz - NR Electronics, LLCProfessional of the Year Homan Machuca - Telemundo Excellence Award Manuel D. Soto - City of OrlandoHispanic Community ChampionLinda W. Chapin - University of Central FloridaLifetime Achievement AwardDora Casanova de Toro - La Prensa Newspaper


Hispanic Business of the Year (Five Years or Less)Alberto and Martha Santoni - Santoni International BuildersHispanic Business of the Year (More Than 5 Years)José Rivas Jr. - Sol TimeProfessional of the YearMarcos R. Marchena - Marchena and Graham, PAExcellence AwardDr. Tomasita Ortiz - Ana G. Mendez University SystemHispanic Community ChampionLinda Landman-González - Orlando MagicLifetime Achievement AwardOlga M. Calvet - Palmas Services


Hispanic Business of the Year (Five Years or Less)Michael and Karina Pastrana - Happy Paws Pet ResortHispanic Business of the Year (More Than 5 Years)Javier and Eliana Vargas - Pollos Pio Pio EnterprisesProfessional of the YearDr. Humberto Campins - University of Central FloridaHispanic Community ChampionSister Ann Kendrick - HOPE Community CenterExcellence AwardDr. Miguel Lugo - OphthalmologistLifetime Achievement AwardRicardo Pesquera,Esq. - Crews & Pesquera, P.A.


Hispanic Business of the Year (Five Years or Less)Arnaldo and Yanet Herrero - Kings Service Solutions Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 5 Years)Louis and Moises Lluberes - Resource Employment SolutionsProfessional of the YearJosé Costa - Nodarse, a Terracon CompanyHispanic Community ChampionEugene Campbell - Walt Disney World Parks & ResortsExcellence AwardGuillermo “Bill” Hansen - El Osceola Star NewspaperLifetime Achievement AwardDr. Antonia Coello Novello, MD

Past Award Recipients2007 Don Quijote Awards

Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than Three Years)Elvis Campos and Richard Weaver - Signtek GraphicsHispanic Business of the Year (More Than Three Years)Rubén and Laura Pérez - Habana Grill RestaurantProfessional of the Year George Rodón - Orange County Government Excellence Award Judge Wilfredo Martínez - Orange County 9th Judicial Circuit CourtLifetime Achievement AwardConrad Santiago, CFP, MSFS - Ameriprise Financial


Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than Three Years)Germán Gaviria, Carlos Rodríguez and José Guzmán - GRG Structures GroupHispanic Business of the Year (More Than Three Years)Luis and Lorena Quiroz - Royal Press PrintingProfessional of the Year Dr. José B. Fernández - College of Arts and Humanities at UCFExcellence Award Father Miguel A. González - Diocese of OrlandoLifetime Achievement AwardTirso Moreno - Farmworker Association of Florida


Small Business Less Than Three YearsYuri Gómez - Global CommunicationsSmall Business More Than Three YearsKen Leeming and Pedro Medina - International EngineerProfessional of the YearMercedes F. McCall - Banco PopularEntrepreneur of the YearReynaldo Rodríguez and Ileana DiMario - Maya TelecomEducator of the YearAliette A. Scharr - Hillcrest ElementaryLegal Professional of the YearNorberto Katz - 11th Judicial Circuit


Small Business Less Than Three YearsRicardo Aguilar - KDRSmall Business More Than Three YearsLenny Lamastus - First RoastersProfessional of the YearLouis Carrión - SprintEntrepreneur of the YearJorge Del Río - Quality Cable Communications


Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than Three Years)Yasmín Tirado-Chiodini - Intelliorg, Inc.Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than Three Years)David Salazar - AXIS, Inc.Professional of the Year Denise Godreau - Walt Disney Parks and Resorts César Calvet - SunTrust Grupo Bancario Latino Excellence Award Dr. José Borrero – Surgeon


Small Business Less Than Three YearsWillie Molina - CFL LithoSmall Business More Than Three YearsRené Albors - Albors & AssociatesProfessional of the YearAngel Martínez - Latin Music Institute Entrepreneur of the YearRaiza and Pete Tamayo - American Paving Contractors


Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than Three Years)Elsa Morales - Atlantis Flowers & Gifts, Co.Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than Three Years)Carmen Domínguez - Homes by Carmen Domínguez, L.C.Professional of the Year José Fajardo - WMFEExcellence Award Judge José R. Rodríguez - Orange County 9th Judicial Circuit CourtLifetime Achievement AwardFernando Bujones - Orlando Ballet


Small Business Less Than Three YearsJay Rosario - Rolling Hills Ford, IncSmall Business More Than Three YearsJames E. Jardon, II - Jardon & Howard Technologies, Inc.Professional of the YearHéctor Louis Martínez - Ruggiero, Martinez & Company, P.A.Entrepreneur of the YearJosé “Tony” Rey - Rey Group


Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than Three Years)Gisele Marasca and Susan Pagán Ahora Orlando Magazine/Creative Angle Media, LLCHispanic Business of the Year (More Than Three Years)Ricardo Gonzalez - T&G ConstructorsProfessional of the Year George Armando Aguel - Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Excellence Award Anna D. Díaz - Orange County Public Schools


Small Business Less Than Three YearsPhillip and Eileen Rosado - Alta Moda, IncSmall Business More Than Three YearsJoseph Rodríguez - MSE Systems, Inc.Professional of the YearJosé Estorino - Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors BureauExcellence AwardSilvia Ibañez - Silvia Ibañez Law Firm


Hispanic Business of the Year (Five Years or Less)Alberto and Martha Santoni - Santoni International BuildersHispanic Business of the Year (More Than 5 Years)José Rivas Jr. - Sol TimeProfessional of the YearMarcos R. Marchena - Marchena and Graham, PAExcellence AwardDr. Tomasita Ortiz - Ana G. Mendez University SystemHispanic Community ChampionLinda Landman-González - Orlando MagicLifetime Achievement AwardOlga M. Calvet - Palmas Services


Hispanic Business of the Year (Five Years or Less)Michael and Karina Pastrana - Happy Paws Pet ResortHispanic Business of the Year (More Than 5 Years)Javier and Eliana Vargas - Pollos Pio Pio EnterprisesProfessional of the YearDr. Humberto Campins - University of Central FloridaHispanic Community ChampionSister Ann Kendrick - HOPE Community CenterExcellence AwardDr. Miguel Lugo - OphthalmologistLifetime Achievement AwardRicardo Pesquera,Esq. - Crews & Pesquera, P.A.

Marcos MarchenaMarchena & GrahamChair

Deborah Rios-Barnes

Hector BauzaBauza and Associates

Diana BolivarHispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando

José CerdaState Farm Insurance

José CostaNodarse, A Terracon Company

Aileen CubillosFlorida Hospital

Betsy Franceschini Accurate Traffic Counts, Inc

Dave FullerSunTrust Bank

Kathy HazelwoodBB&T

Yanet HerreroKings Service Solutions

Marilen Marnett Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando

Lourdes MolaWalt Disney Parks & Resorts

Michael MontalvoWells Fargo

José MotaWalt Disney Parks & Resorts

Ramon OjedaHispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando

Christina PintoMPC Wealth Management

Evelyn Ramirez ImpreMedia/La Prensa Newspaper

Keith RaymondPopular Community Bank

Paul RubinoBank of America

Augusto SanabriaHispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida

Rosalina StoberHispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida

Ian SuarezHispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando

Lisa WillisCenturyLink

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Tonight we honor the finalists who have the determination to realize their own impossible dreams, and to create their own enduring legacies of honor, determination,and great courage.

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