Fundacion Azteca America Receives Asociacion Tepeyac's 'Builders of the Future Award'

Fundacion Azteca America Receives Asociacion Tepeyac's 'Builders of the Future Award'

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Fundacion Azteca America is proud to receive one of this year's "Builders of the Future Awards" from Asociacion Tepeyac, a non-profit, pro-immigration group based in New York.

The Builders of the Future Award is presented to corporate and community leaders who have made outstanding contributions in support of the Latino immigrant community. Fundacion Azteca America was launched in 2005 to improve education, health, nutrition and environmental awareness in support of the U.S. Latino community.

This year, Fundacion Azteca America will be the exclusive media sponsor for the Antorcha Guadalupana, a pilgrimage from New York to Mexico City that represents the fervor and faith for Our Lady of Guadalupe, the premier national symbol of Mexico and its culture. The event seeks to promote friendship, unity and solidarity among Mexican and American community groups all along its path, and provide a symbolic bridge for families separated by the U.S. - Mexico border.

"Thanks go out to Fundacion Tepeyac and its Executive Director Joel Magallan for honoring us. I receive this recognition in the name of our parent company Chairman, Ricardo B. Salinas. As a visionary leader of one of the leading conglomerates of the Americas, Mr. Salinas has always insisted that community involvement go hand-in-hand with business initiatives," said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Fundacion Azteca America and Azteca America Network.

"We are proud of our support of the Latino community through our television network, Azteca America, and our Fundacion. We share many of the ideals of the Asociacion Tepeyac, including universal human rights, and we look forward to continued partnership with them in the future."

The award was presented during the Associacion Tepeyac annual benefit event held on September 13, 2007 at New York City's Wallace Hall.

About Fundacion Azteca America

Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improve the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the U.S.

At Fundacion Azteca America, our philosophy is clear and simple: Respect the individual. Give back to society by improving health, nutrition, education and the environment. Empower the Hispanic community. Offer tools for self- improvement rather than charity. And live up to our core values.

   Visit: http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org/    About Tepeyac Association  

The Tepeyac Association is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 network of 40 community- based organizations, whose mission is twofold: to promote the social welfare and human rights of Latino immigrants, specifically the undocumented in New York City. The Association Tepeyac is also dedicated to inform, organize and educate Mexican immigrants and their families about rights, resources and processes to develop leaders, organizations and communities to build a great Mexican community integrated with all races and cultures in New York. Founded in September 1997 by Mexican community leaders, the Association is the only public resource dedicated to organizing Mexican immigrants in the five boroughs of New York City. Through its grassroots structure and leadership, the Association serves and influences over 10,000 members.

   Visit: http://www.tepeyac.org/    About Azteca America  

Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States. The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 60 markets throughout the United States.

Fundacion Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas also includes Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca, Afore Azteca, Seguros Azteca, Grupo Iusacell, and Azteca Internet.

Visit: http://www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate and http://www.gruposalinas.com/

   Azteca America Contact:   Daniel McCosh   dmccosh@aztecaamerica.com   (323) 517 0370   or   011 52 55 1720 0059  

Source: Fundacion Azteca America; Azteca America; Grupo Salinas

CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, Azteca America, +1-323-517-0370, or
+011-52-55-1720-0059, dmccosh@aztecaamerica.com

Web site: http://www.gruposalinas.com/
http://www.aztecaamerica.com/
http://www.tepeyac.org/
http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org/

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