Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the work of community leaders from throughout the state. The event was an opportunity to reflect on great achievements and present awards to eight Latino leaders: the president of Aurora University; the head soccer coach at South Suburban College; an entrepreneur who launched importing and candy businesses; the president and CEO of a community foundation; a business manager with a union local; the executive director of a family resource center; a state lawmaker; and a theater educator, director and researcher. Hispanic Heritage Month is a national observance. Treasurer Frerichs honored the following individuals for their outstanding commitment to their Illinois communities:Outstanding Service in BusinessEduardo RodriguezFounder and CEO | San Jose Imports, Ltd. and Dulcelandia Candy StoresOutstanding Service in LeadershipAndrea SáenzPresident and CEO | The Chicago Community TrustOutstanding Commitment to Community ServiceDulce OrtizExecutive Director | Mano a Mano Family Resource CenterOutstanding Commitment in EducationDr. Susana Rivera-MillsPresident | Aurora UniversityOutstanding Commitment as an Elected OfficialHonorable Eva-Dina DelgadoIllinois State Representative, House Assistant Majority Leader | 3rd DistrictOutstanding Achievement in Workforce and LaborChristopher HernandezBusiness Manager | Chicago Pipefitters Local 597Outstanding Achievement in SportsmanshipJosé Antonio GonzálezHead Coach, South Suburban College Men’s and Women’s Soccer | Director, South Suburban Soccer AcademyOutstanding Achievement in Arts and HumanitiesRosario VargasCo-Founder & Co-Artistic Director | Aguijón Theater