Wintrust Community Banks and Fig Factor Media celebrated the outstanding contributions of Chicagoland Hispanic leaders during the fourth annual Latinx Community Awards on Sept. 29 at Wintrust Financial Corporation in suburban Rosemont.
The event was presented by Fig Factor Media, a Naperville-based international publishing company, and sponsored by Wintrust Community Banks. The awards, established in 2021, recognize local Latinx leaders who have made a meaningful impact in their communities and live or work in the banks’ suburban service areas, including Barrington, Hinsdale, Wheaton, Crystal Lake, and Schaumburg.
Tsi-tsi-ki Félix welcomed guests and honorees. Félix, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV host, upcoming author, and international speaker, is known to many Hispanic viewers for her work on “Politica Ya,” a syndicated political show from Washington, D.C., as well as national newscasts for “Noticiero Univision” and “Despierta América.”
Fig Factor Media CEO Jacqueline S. Ruiz expressed excitement at seeing a full house of honorees and guests. “As we launch our fourth annual event, it is truly amazing,” Ruiz said. “My heart beeps with happiness to see all of you here and to see that more and more community leaders are being recognized. Despite the challenges facing the Hispanic community today, coming together to celebrate achievements that will inspire the next generation warms my heart.”
“At Wintrust, we strive to create a culture where people come first, while leading with inclusion and fairness,” Stuart said. “Our employees live, work, and volunteer in the communities we serve. Events like this allow us to acknowledge individuals who are making an impact and building sustainable communities alongside us.”
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