Segerstrom Center for the Arts is honored to have been recognized as Community Partner of the Year during the prestigious Estrella Awards hosted by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (OCHCC). According to the Chamber, “The awards recognize outstanding contributions in the fields of business, community and education.”
Additionally, the Center received Certificates of Recognition from Orange County U.S. House of Representatives members Mimi Walters (45th District), Luis Correa (46th District) and Alan Lowenthal (47th District), California State Senator Patricia C. Bates (36th District) and California State Assembly members Tom Daly (69th District) and Matthew Harper (74th District).
Segerstrom Center President Terrence W. Dwyer said, “The Estrella Award presented by the Hispanic Chamber is an honor we are very proud to have received. The Center is committed to being truly inclusive with all of the programming in our theaters, on the Argyros Plaza, and through our community engagement and education programs. We are pleased to be able to collaborate with the community to present many performances and festivals that reflect the county’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.”
Dwyer added, “We thank the Chamber for this great honor and want to also thank our friends on the Center’s Community Engagement Committee, who guide our efforts with valuable insight and encouragement.”
The Center has forged productive relationships with the Consulado de México, El Centro Cultural de México, Circulos High School, Santa Ana’s annual Dia De Niño, Noche De Altares and has long-term relationships with many schools in which English is a second language.
The OCHCC represents the interests of and provides access to Orange County’s 30,000 Hispanic-owned businesses. It supports the development of these businesses by providing opportunities for networking, legislative advocacy, access to capital and education and training programs. Also honored during the Estrella Awards event were KIA Motors of America/Corporate Responsibility Award; University of California, Irvine/Dr. Juna Francisco Lara Education Award; Tlaquepaque Restaurant/Business of the Year; Pablo E. Ortiz-Ortiz Accounting Group/Member of the Year; Nicholas Academic Centers/Community Service Award; Beatriz Mendoza/Viola Myre/OC Volunteer of the Year; Rosie and Martin Felix of Neighborhood Insurance Agency/Ambassadors of the Year; and Dr. Anil Puri of Cal State University, Fullerton/Lifetime Achievement Award.
