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Information Services   •   School Board Administration Building   •   1450 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida  33132

CONTACT: Alberto M. Carvalho
305-995-4638

February 2, 2001


Outstanding Hispanic students who compete in the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards Program will have the chance to vie for educational grants, personal computers and the opportunity to rub shoulders with movie stars and celebrities. The Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation is currently seeking applications in twelve major metropolitan areas across the nation including Miami. Applications can be downloaded from the organization's web site: www.HispanicAwards.org. The deadline is February 9, 2001.

Seven regional awards, in the categories of leadership, arts, sports, literature/journalism, science/technology, mathematics and academic excellence, will be presented based on student achievement and community service. Regional award winners will receive a $2000 educational grant and a state-of-the-art personal computer. Also, the foundation will contribute $1,000 to the community service organization of each winner's choice.

National winners will be selected from the pool of regional winners, will receive an additional $5,000 grant and will be recognized onstage during the annual Hispanic Heritage Awards Gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in September 2001. NBC will nationally televise the ceremony at a later date.

Established 14 years ago, the Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation promotes Hispanic excellence and provides a greater understanding of the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States, as well as role models to inspire the younger generations. The competition sponsors include Chase, Dr. Pepper, the Fannie Mae Foundation, NBC. ExxonMobil, Microsoft and Denny's.

For more information, contact Alberto M. Carvalho, Public Information Officer at 305-995-4638.

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