Tony Ortiz, Wright State University's director of athletic training and sports medicine, was honored last month by the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino
Affairs as one of 10 Distinguished Hispanic Ohioans at the organization's gala in Columbus.
Each spring, the organization awards Latinos in Ohio with the Distinguished Hispanic Ohio Award based on exemplary service both in their professions and in their communities.
Among the work for which Ortiz was recognized is his leadership in establishing the region's first Hispanic Education and Career Summit, first held in 2007, which addresses the needs of Hispanic students. The event also brings together high school Hispanic students and their parents with area college and university personnel. The goal is to provide important information about the college admissions process and support networks and programs available to Hispanic students.
Ortiz started Wright State's athletic training program 16 years ago. Among his many awards are being named Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association, induction into the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame, an appointment to serve on the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness, Wellness and Sports, and Wright State's President's Award for Excellence.
"The Hispanic community continues to grow and it's important to reach out and support these deserving young people who want to contribute and help build a strong and prosperous America," said Ortiz. "I'm thankful to be part of a university community like Wright State that values diversity and supports programs and outreach partnerships like the Hispanic Summit to help make a better world for everyone."
OCHLA is a state-supported organization that advises state government on issues affecting Latino Ohioans. It connects the diverse Latino communities across the state and builds the capacity of community organizations so they may better serve its fast growing Latino population.
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Each spring, the organization awards Latinos in Ohio with the Distinguished Hispanic Ohio Award based on exemplary service both in their professions and in their communities.
Among the work for which Ortiz was recognized is his leadership in establishing the region's first Hispanic Education and Career Summit, first held in 2007, which addresses the needs of Hispanic students. The event also brings together high school Hispanic students and their parents with area college and university personnel. The goal is to provide important information about the college admissions process and support networks and programs available to Hispanic students.
Ortiz started Wright State's athletic training program 16 years ago. Among his many awards are being named Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association, induction into the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame, an appointment to serve on the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness, Wellness and Sports, and Wright State's President's Award for Excellence.
"The Hispanic community continues to grow and it's important to reach out and support these deserving young people who want to contribute and help build a strong and prosperous America," said Ortiz. "I'm thankful to be part of a university community like Wright State that values diversity and supports programs and outreach partnerships like the Hispanic Summit to help make a better world for everyone."
OCHLA is a state-supported organization that advises state government on issues affecting Latino Ohioans. It connects the diverse Latino communities across the state and builds the capacity of community organizations so they may better serve its fast growing Latino population.
http://www.wright.edu/cgi-bin/cm/news.cgi?action=news_item&id=1451
