Nomination deadline is September 15 for young writer and unsung hero awards

Conexión Americas announced September 15 as the nomination deadline for two Hispanic Heritage Month recognitions - one for high school writers, and another for unsung heroes:

'My Latino Roots, My American Dream' Essay Contest
Deadline to Submit Entry: September 15

Conexión Américas invites high school students in Middle Tennessee to participate in the third annual Young Latino Writers' Essay Contest. The top three winners will be recognized during our September 24th celebration. First place wins a laptop!
For contest guidelines and details, click here.
To read about last year's winners, click here.

Oscar Rayo, Lindsey Victoria Thompson, and Gabriela Rodriguez
2009 Young Latino Writers' Essay winners 

Orgullo Hispano Award Recognizing Unsung Heroes
Deadline to Submit Nominations: September 15

Help us find three Latino adults or young people who have been persistently but quietly working to better their immediate community –neighborhood, school, workplace, nonprofit or civic organization. They will be honored during our September 24th celebration.
For nomination form and guidelines, click here.
To read about last year's winners, click here.

Ivan Cerda, Edubina Arce, and Miguel Gonzalez
2009 Orgullo Hispano honorees