By Francisco Peyret
On November 9, an awards ceremony was held at the Angela Peralta Theater for the NGOs of San Miguel de Allende. During the First Report of Activities, Sofía Espinoza Alvárez, the person in charge of Liaison with Civil Associations and attention to the foreign community, presented awards to social organizations for their achievements during this year of operations.
The winners according to their category were:
Economic support: San Miguel Community Foundation
Art and culture: El Sindicato
Attention to children: Patronato Pro Niños
Sports: Boxing Association of San Miguel de Allende
Social Development: Support for entrepreneurs
Education: CASA (Centro para Adolescentes de San Miguel de Allende)
Environment: El Charco del Ingenio
Animal Protection: Patitas de Humanidad
Health: Hospice
Food Health: Feed the Hungry
Mental Health: Red de Apoyo por la Salud Mental (Mental Health Support Network)
Emergency Services: Red Cross
Society and government: Sanmiguelenses Unidos
Home and day care: Corazón Valiente
Heritage preservation: Cañada de la Virgen
Housing: ALMA
Women’s support: Women on the move in San Miguel de Allende
Emerging NGO: I (love) animals
In addition, Lee Carter was recognized as philanthropist of the year, María de Lourdes Tejeda Bautista as activist of the year, David Bossman, and Lola Cortina of Santuario Felino was also recognized.
Congratulations to all the organizations and personalities who received recognition!
