Selected as one of the first awardees of the Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund. The award is presented to outstanding Latina business owners to support their business.

The Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund awards (10 total) was presented at the Hispanic Businesswomen’s luncheon during the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) 23rd Annual National Convention in Los Angeles, CA.

The Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund was established through the collaboration of Wells Fargo, LATINA Style Magazine and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The cash portion of the awards was made possible by the generous contributions of the sponsors Wells Fargo and Aetna. Each of these companies demonstrated a commitment to the success of Latina entrepreneurs.