NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Nationwide, Team for Eighth Annual NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards Presented by Nationwide

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The National Football League and its teams will celebrate Hispanic
Heritage Month with a series of special events during Hispanic Heritage
Month.

The NFL, Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Nationwide, official
sponsor of the NFL, have partnered for the eighth annual NFL Hispanic
Heritage Leadership Awards. The awards recognize the contributions of
Hispanic leaders in each NFL market.

Each award recipient will be recognized at a game or event hosted by
their local NFL team. With support from Nationwide, each recipient will
select an organization of their choice that serves the local Hispanic
community to receive a $2,000 donation.

Now in its second year, Nationwide’s support of the Hispanic Heritage
Leadership Awards continues to demonstrate the company’s commitment to
the Hispanic community. In addition to Nationwide’s partnership with the
Hispanic Heritage Foundation, the Columbus-based insurance and financial
services company also has partnerships with Latina Style, the United
States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Latino
Professionals For America, and Prospanica. The sponsorship of the
Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards aligns with Nationwide’s goal of
partnering with organizations that share the company’s values of
improving the lives of others and giving back to the community.

“We are excited to once again partner with the Hispanic Heritage
Foundation and Nationwide to celebrate individuals who are making a
difference in their local communities,” said Marissa Fernandez, NFL Vice
President of Marketing Strategy & Fan Development. “We appreciate the
time and dedication each leader has devoted to making an impact, and we
are happy to contribute donations to a non-profit organization of each
winner’s choosing, to enable continued goodwill and positive community
impact.”

“We are thrilled to partner with the NFL and Nationwide to honor
Hispanic leaders who are making an impact on communities all over
America,” said Jose Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of Hispanic
Heritage Foundation. “It is important to highlight their leadership not
only in the traditional Latino regions, but in recent-growing areas as
well. Together with the NFL and Nationwide, we made sure that beyond the
recognition there is an investment in local nonprofits. There is no
better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month than to make a
difference in the Latino community year-round.”

“Nationwide is excited to continue to partner with the Hispanic Heritage
Foundation and the National Football League to once again present this
year’s Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards,” said Jennifer MacKenzie,
Senior Vice-President of Marketing at Nationwide. “Nationwide takes
pride in providing resources, support and service to Hispanic consumers
and business owners across the country. We look forward to celebrating
the charitable efforts of Hispanic leaders in all 32 NFL markets during
Hispanic Heritage Month.”

The theme of the NFL’s Hispanic Heritage Month campaign is “Feel the
Orgullo.” In Spanish, the word “orgullo” means pride. Latino players,
fans, and coaches have a strong sense of pride not only in their culture
but in their team and the NFL. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the NFL
and its 32 teams amplify the rich history, heritage and tradition of
Latinos, and honor the positive impact they have had on the game and
country.

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, fans can visit www.NFL.com/HispanicHeritage
for a look at the personal stories of Hispanic players, past and
present, who have left a lasting legacy on the NFL. NFL teams will
enhance the celebration with local efforts throughout the month
including local community outreach in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The 2018 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Awards recipients are:

TEAM				AWARD RECIPIENT
Arizona Cardinals				Daniel Valenzuela: Glendale Fire Fighter and Former Phoenix City Council Member
Atlanta Falcons				Gilda Pedraza: Founder, The Latino Community Foundation in Georgia
Baltimore Ravens				Veronica Cool: Founder, Cool & Associates
Buffalo Bills				Eugenio Russi: President, Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo
Carolina Panthers				Dr. Rosanna Saladin-Subero: Assistant Director of Community Partnership, Charlotte Mecklenburg School District
Chicago Bears				Luis Gutierrez: Founder, Latinos Progresando
Cincinnati Bengals				Alison Montoya: Reporter, FOX 19 NOW
Cleveland Browns				Selina Pagan: President of the Board, Young Latino Network
Dallas Cowboys				Angel Reyes: Managing Partner, Angel Reyes & Associates
Denver Broncos				Marcela de la Mar: Director of the Board, Mexican Cultural Center
Detroit Lions				Dr. Felipe Lopez-Sustaita: Executive Director, Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan
Green Bay Packers				Lupe Martinez: President & CEO, United Migrant Opportunity Services
Houston Texans				Carlos Valdez, Jr.: Owner & CEO of Las Palapas Hausman and longtime volunteer and former Chairman of the Board for the YMCA of Greater Houston
Indianapolis Colts				Juan Suarez: Chief Community Impact Officer, The United Way of Central Indiana
Jacksonville Jaguars				Victor Cora: President, Jevco Group
Kansas City Chiefs				Randy Lopez: Program Officer, Wyandotte Health Foundation Board Member, Hispanic Development Fund
Los Angeles Chargers				Dr. Beatriz Solis: Director, Healthy Communities for The California Endowment
Los Angeles Rams				Maria Brenes: Executive Director of InnerCity Struggle
Miami Dolphins				Tony Lima: Executive Director, SAVE
Minnesota Vikings				John Pacheco: President & CEO, Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota
New England Patriots				Marta Rivera: Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office
New Orleans Saints				Mary Moran: Co-Founder, Our Voice Nuestra Voz
New York Giants				Daisy Exposito-Ulla: Chairman/CEO, D exposito & Partners
New York Jets				Mónica Arias Miranda: President, The Hispanic Coalition NY, Inc.
Oakland Raiders				Chris Iglesias: CEO, The Unity Council
Philadelphia Eagles				Luis Cortez: President & CEO, Esperanza
Pittsburgh Steelers				Rosana Elena Guernica: Student at Carnegie Mellon University
San Francisco 49ers				Officer Robert Martinez: Santa Clara Police Department
Seattle Seahawks				Estela Ortega: Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza
Tampa Bay Buccaneers				Margarita Gonzales: Community Affairs, City of Tampa
Tennessee Titans				Mauricio Calvo: Executive Director, Latino Memphis
Washington Redskins				To Be Announced

For the latest NFL news in Spanish, visit NFL.com/Espanol and follow
@NFLEspanol on Twitter.

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation:

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation – a nonprofit established by the White
House in 1987 – inspires, prepares, and connects minority leaders in the
classroom, community, and workforce to meet America’s priorities. HHF
also promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of
the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions. HHF
is headquartered in Washington, DC, and Los Angeles with satellite
workspaces in New York, Silicon Valley, San Antonio, and Miami (Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org).

About Nationwide:

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the
largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services
organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard
& Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial
services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life
insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and
mutual funds; banking and mortgages; excess & surplus, specialty and
surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

Contacts

NFL:
Darlene Capiro, 212-450-2175
Darlene.Capiro@NFL.com
or
Hispanic
Heritage Foundation:
Teresa Cronin, 202-861-9797
teresa@hispanicheritage.org
or
Nationwide:
Jarrett
Dunbar, 614-249-1591
Dunbaj1@nationwide.com