Nevada Holds First Filipino Trailblazer Recognition Ceremony in Las Vegas, Honoring Nine Leaders
LAS VEGAS — Nevada held its first Filipino Trailblazer Recognition Ceremony on October 19 at the Nevada State Building in Las Vegas, where Governor Joe Lombardo honored nine Filipino American leaders in the inaugural event.
The ceremony was organized by the Governor's Office for New Americans together with the Governor's Southern Nevada Outreach Director Sonny Vinuya, and was held at 1 State of Nevada Way, home to the Governor's Southern Nevada office. The nine honorees were Philippine Honorary Consul Amie Belmonte, community leader Gloria Caoile, broadcaster and meteorologist Tedd Florendo, Filipino media advocate and PHLV Radio President Johann Sayson, UNLV School of Nursing Dean Dr. Sigrid Barrett, former Nevada State Board of Nursing President and UNLV Associate Professor Dr. Rhigel Jay Tan, Clark County School District Superintendent Jhone Ebert, Judge Cedric Kerns, and North Las Vegas City Manager Micaela Moore.
Organizers said the honorees were recognized for contributions in public service, education, healthcare, media, law, and community advocacy. The ceremony coincided with Filipino American History Month, observed each October; Nevada has proclaimed October as Filipino American History Month in the state. (GSM, based on PHLV Radio reporting)
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