10th Annual Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Community Heroes Award Ceremony 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 and 10th annual Viva Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Community Heroes Awards, honoring Hispanic First Responders, Firefighters, Police Officers, Goldstar families, teachers, and Veterans.
Viva Tampa Bay Community Amigo Award- Sheriff Chad Chronister
Distinguished First Responders Award-Corporal Gabriela C. Cardenas, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Distinguished First Responders Award- Sergeant David R. Garcia, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
Distinguished First Responders Award- Jorge Rodriguez, Tampa Police Department
Distinguished First Responders Award- Javier Ortega, Tampa Fire Rescue
Tampa Military Gold Star Family, Goldstar Mother Mrs. Mariluz Lugo & Mr. Ivan Lugo, in Memory of USMC Cpl Ivan Lugo Jr.
Excellence in Education Award, Julia Sarmiento – Cohen
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Distinguished Military Veteran Member Award- Mr. Ramon Valentin, Care Coalition
