Mich. seeks nominations for outstanding Latinos

LANSING, Oct. 6, 2011 (AP): A daylong celebration of Latino culture will recognize Latinos who have been Michigan leaders in a variety of areas.

Categories for the leadership awards stretch from fine arts through education and economic development.

The Michigan Hispanic Caucus and Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan are accepting nominations through Oct. 13. Nomination forms are available on the Hispanic Latino Commission website at www.michigan.gov/hlcom .

Award winners will be recognized at the Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Recognition and Chávez Commemorative Dinner on Oct. 20 at Lansing's Radisson Hotel.

The dinner is part of Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated nationally from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

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