Danny Vargas Receives Eagle Leadership Award

Herndon, VA – Mr. Raul “Danny” Vargas (a nationally recognized business, community, and board leader) was honored with the prestigious Eagle Leadership Award by the Latino Leaders Network during their 2024 Convention Series Reception in Milwaukee on July 16th. The event took place at the headquarters of Michael Best Strategies. The event included remarks from George P. Bush (former Texas Land Commissioner).

Vargas was recognized for his efforts in business and the community, including creating VARCom Solutions (an award-winning marketing, public relations, and professional services firm), founding the American Latino Veterans Association (a national 501c3 non-profit helping Latino veterans thrive and recognizing their indispensable contributions), Chairmanship of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino (leading the efforts to pass the authorization bill in Congress), his military service in the U.S. Air Force and his leadership roles in workforce development, economic development, civil rights, and more.

A video of Vargas’ remarks can be found HERE

Photos from the event can be found HERE

Prior recipients of the Eagle Leadership Award include Sheila E. (musician), Miguel Cardona (Secretary of Education), U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Danny Trejo (actor), George P. Bush, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Tom Flores (NFL coach/player), Gov. Brian Sandoval, Cheech Marin (actor), Edward James Olmos (actor), U.S. Senator Ken Salazar, Carlos Gutierrez (Secretary of Commerce), Emilio Estefan (music producer), Jose Hernandez (astronaut), U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, Eva Longoria (actor), Alberto Gonzales (U.S. Attorney General), and many more.

ALVA Membership is free to all veterans (including guard and reserves), active-duty personnel, and their families. We recognize that military service is not an individual exercise, but rather a family endeavor. Visit the website to join and become a member of ALVA today.

About American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA):
The American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA) is a registered 501c3 that exists to help American Latino veterans thrive after their military service, access the benefits they have earned, and enhance recognition of Latino contributions to our nation’s defense since before its inception. For more information on ALVA visit https://www.alvavets.org or follow us on our social media channels @alvavets

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