DOT ORG. AS WE CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, WE WANT TO TAKE A MOMENT TO HIGHLIGHT THIS YEAR’S EL CONCILIO OF YOLO COUNTY’S RECOGNITION DINNER AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER TONIGHT. 12 YOLO COUNTY STUDENTS WERE HONORED AND RECEIVED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. DURING THIS EVENT, OUR VERY OWN LETICIA ORDAZ WAS HONORED WITH AN AWARD. SHE WAS RECOGNIZED FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO JOURNALISM, EDUCATION AND LATINO REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA AND LITERATURE. THE AWARD SHE GOT SYMBOLIZES VIGILANCE, STRENGTH, AND COURAGE AND IS PRESENTED ANNUALL
El Concilio of Yolo County honors local students and KCRA 3’s Leticia Ordaz during Hispanic Heritage Month
Updated: 9:37 PM PDT Oct 11, 2025
As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue across the region, El Concilio of Yolo County hosted its annual Recognition Dinner and Scholarship fundraiser. It’s a night dedicated to honoring excellence, culture, and community leadership.Twelve outstanding Yolo County students were recognized for their academic achievements and dedication to serving their communities. Each recipient received a college scholarship to help further their education and continue their path toward leadership and success.During the evening, KCRA 3’s Leticia Ordaz was presented with the prestigious 2025 Águila Award, a recognition given annually to individuals who exemplify vigilance, strength, and courage in uplifting the Latino community. Ordaz was honored for her outstanding contributions to journalism, education, and Latino representation in both media and children’s literature. Through her work as an Emmy-winning journalist and award-winning bilingual author, she continues to inspire youth to embrace their culture and break barriers through storytelling. The Águila Award symbolizes not only personal achievement but also the collective strength of a community united in purpose.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue across the region, El Concilio of Yolo County hosted its annual Recognition Dinner and Scholarship fundraiser. It’s a night dedicated to honoring excellence, culture, and community leadership.
Twelve outstanding Yolo County students were recognized for their academic achievements and dedication to serving their communities. Each recipient received a college scholarship to help further their education and continue their path toward leadership and success.
During the evening, KCRA 3’s Leticia Ordaz was presented with the prestigious 2025 Águila Award, a recognition given annually to individuals who exemplify vigilance, strength, and courage in uplifting the Latino community. Ordaz was honored for her outstanding contributions to journalism, education, and Latino representation in both media and children’s literature.
Through her work as an Emmy-winning journalist and award-winning bilingual author, she continues to inspire youth to embrace their culture and break barriers through storytelling. The Águila Award symbolizes not only personal achievement but also the collective strength of a community united in purpose.
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