Sacramento, CA – With one of their key partners, Ernesto Delgados's Hospitality Group, The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SACHCC) celebrates the impact of commerce, creativity, and community is making across the Sacramento region. SACHCC advocates and supports minority-owned small businesses by connecting them to resources, education, and funds to grow and prosper. CREATE IMPACT that matters is the theme for the organization’s celebration as it’s inspired by the momentum the SACHCC is witnessing from our Latino population.

“We are making an impact across all industries and sectors through entrepreneurship and workforce, we are climbing ladders to leadership positions, we are fueling the economy, and our upcoming generation is destined to become a large and educated voting bloc, “ said Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre, President and CEO of SACHCC. “ As the largest and most influential Latino organization in the region, the SACHCC is proud to celebrate the impact that matters at the 2023 Salud! Awards.”

The night will celebrate and honor five award recipients who have demonstrated a positive impact on our community:

• Entrepreneur of the Year: Dinorah Klingler
  The Entrepreneur of the Year Award seeks to recognize the efforts and achievements of an exceptional Hispanic small business owner who demonstrates vision, leadership, and success in a field—a revolutionary leader who uplifts our community’s rich culture and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Community Impact Award: Sacramento Kings
  The Community Impact Award celebrates and recognizes the great companies, organizations, and individuals that make significant contributions to improving the economic prosperity of Hispanics across the Greater Sacramento Region.
• Small Business of the Year: Gondo Fusion
  The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes a Hispanic-owned business that exemplifies success and leadership across performance, innovation, economic impact, and commitment to the Hispanic community across the Greater Sacramento Region.
• Corazón de la Comunidad Award: President, Robert S. Nelsen, Sacramento State University
  The Corazón de la Comunidad Award recognizes excellence in community stewardship as demonstrated by a long-standing contribution toward the advancement of the Hispanic community.
• President’s Award: The Gardenland Northgate Neighborhood Association (GNNA)
  The President’s Award is the highest presidential honor given to an individual or entity that advances the mission of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the cultural and economic prosperity of the Hispanic community across the Greater Sacramento Region.