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The Luisa Baars Service Above Self Volunteer Award recognizes Rochester area Latino/as that dedicate their lives to serving others. These are people that take initiative serving others and expect neither repayment nor recognition. They tend to work behind the scenes. The Making A Difference Award recognizes Rochester area Latino/as that have demonstrated through their volunteer work, a commitment to improving the lives of others in need. The RLRC is a volunteer community service organization seeking to embrace the talent of professional and business Latinos and others who are interested in enriching the lives of local and world Latino communities.

Announcing the Rochester Latino Rotary Club (RLRC) award winners!

Luisa Baars Service Above Self Volunteer Award

Iris Alvarado

Inspiration in Action Award

Yversha Roman and Evelyn D'Agostino

Inspiration in Action Youth Award

Lucas Hanford and Adriana Albino-Toro

We honored our Awards’ Recipients at our 10th Annual Dinner/Dance Masquerade Ball on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual fundraiser!

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