Awards given to NGOs of San Miguel de Allende

Published November 19, 2022

By Francisco Peyret

On November 9, an awards ceremony was held at the Angela Peralta Theater for the NGOs of San Miguel de Allende. During the First Report of Activities, Sofía Espinoza Alvárez, the person in charge of Liaison with Civil Associations and attention to the foreign community, presented awards to social organizations for their achievements during this year of operations.

The winners according to their category were:

Economic support: San Miguel Community Foundation

Art and culture: El Sindicato

Attention to children: Patronato Pro Niños

Sports: Boxing Association of San Miguel de Allende

Social Development: Support for entrepreneurs

Education: CASA (Centro para Adolescentes de San Miguel de Allende)

Environment: El Charco del Ingenio

Animal Protection: Patitas de Humanidad

Health: Hospice

Food Health: Feed the Hungry

Mental Health: Red de Apoyo por la Salud Mental (Mental Health Support Network)

Emergency Services: Red Cross

Society and government: Sanmiguelenses Unidos

Home and day care: Corazón Valiente

Heritage preservation: Cañada de la Virgen

Housing: ALMA

Women’s support: Women on the move in San Miguel de Allende

Emerging NGO: I (love) animals

In addition, Lee Carter was recognized as philanthropist of the year, María de Lourdes Tejeda Bautista as activist of the year, David Bossman, and Lola Cortina of Santuario Felino was also recognized.

Congratulations to all the organizations and personalities who received recognition!

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