The Latin American Research And Service Agency-LARASA

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	•17th annual Bernie Valdez Awards Luncheon • Friday, November 14, 2008 •The BVA Luncheon theme• "Share the Vision: A Future without Disparity".
	The Bernie Valdez Awards Luncheon (BVA) is LARASA’s largest annual fundraiser. It is held to honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in furthering the mission of LARASA to strengthen the capacity of Latinos in Colorado to achieve academic, economic and physical well being in turn strengthening all of Colorado.

	Individual Seats: $75•	Tables of Ten: $600•
2008 BVA Award Recipients The 17th annual Bernie Valdez Awardees have been selected because of their effort and dedication throughout the years to improve the lives of Latinos in Colorado. These awardees have shown their vision and are dedicated to a future without disparity.
	Theresa Peña	Lena L. Archuleta Education Service Award
	Paula Sandoval	Roger Cisneros Public Service Award
	Bill Vandenburg	Sheldon Steinhauser Community Service Award
	Carlos Santiestevan	Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Civil Rights Award
	AARP	LARASA's Corporate Award