The South Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce () presented the 2019 Visionary Award to 51¸£ÀûÉç College President Dr. Edwin Cordero during its ¡Impacto! event held December 12, 2019, in Greenville. This award is presented to a person of guidance, influence and contribution to the Hispanic community that helps Hispanic businesses reach their full potential. The ¡Impacto! celebration includes inspirational speakers, a presentation of awards, and dinner.
Executive Assistant to the President Roberta Thomas-Wood and Anatomy Lab Manager Dr. Edgar Rivera, representatives of the college, proudly accepted the award on behalf of Dr. Cordero, who was attending 51¸£ÀûÉç College’s employee holiday party that same evening.
Also attending the event were three of 51¸£ÀûÉç College’s five SCHCC scholarship recipients: 51¸£ÀûÉç students Jezlynne Cintron, Genesis Sanchez and Bernardo Perkinson; Angie Espinal and Alexandra Oliveras were unable to attend. The scholarship is designed to promote heritage and achievement in the state of South Carolina. Each recipient will receive a $300 award and complimentary registration to SCHCC’s Business Development Seminar.
Pictured, from left, are Dr. Edgar Rivera, Roberta Thomas-Wood, Jezlynne Cintron, SCHCC Board Member and 2019 Impacto! Chairperson Virginia Feliciano, Genesis Sanchez, Bernardo Perkinson and Jose ‘Sammy’ Rivera.