Rising Stars, Shining Stars & Brillo Awards

​Our HWNT Fort Worth family is built on the hard work and volunteer hours of our dedicated membership.  Join us in recognizing the efforts of members who have gone above and beyond for our organization.  Rising Stars and Brillo Award Recipients are individuals that meet the following criteria:
  • Be an HWNT member in good standing for at least one year
  • Have demonstrated Leadership (Star) qualities
  • Have had a significant impact in her community and the FW Chapter of HWNT
  • Be a role model for women and their community
Shining Stars are members that meet the Rising Star criteria and are likely past Rising Star honorees who have continued their tenure of service, dedication and leadership to HWNT for many years.  Submit your nominations for the 2019 Rising Starts and Brillo Awards by October 7, 2019 (extended deadline).  Award recipients will be recognized at our 7th Annual Gala on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

2018 HWNT Award recipients

HWNT Fort Worth's 2018 award recipients were honored at the 6th Annual Gala on November 2, 2018.
Shining Star Award: Wilma Lopez
Rising Star Award: Tanisia Castillo Queppet and Florence Salazar-Bruner
Brillo Award: Emerico Perez and Ricardo J. Carrillo

Past Award Recipients

2018
Rising Stars
Tanisia Castillo Queppet
Florence Salazar-Bruner

Brillo
Emerico Perez
Ricardo J. Carillo

​Shining Star
Wilma Lopez

State Estrella
Sandra Garcia
2017
Rising Stars
Laura Kinkade
Elvira Munoz
​
Brillo
Ram Lopez

​Shining Star
Christina Elbitar
Sandra Garcia

State Estrella
Adagui Gomez
2016
Rising Stars
Crystal Alba
Anelia Banda

Brillo
Arturo Martinez

Shining Star
Lucie Santiago-Allen (awarded posthumously)
State Estrella
Evalis Chapa
2015
Rising Stars
Evalis Chapa
​Alejandra Giraldo

Brillo
Dan Villegas

Shining Star
Amanda Arizola​

State Estrella
Judy L. Pérez 
2014
Rising Stars
Lisa D. Mares
Diana E. Pittman

Brillo
Vincent D. Craig

Shining Star
Jessica Bonilla

State Estrella
Anette Soto
2013
State Estrella
Jennifer Treviño
2012
Rising Stars
Denise C. Lopez
Ann M. Cruz-Favela

Brillo
Robert M Munoz Ed.D.

Shining Star
Jennifer Treviño

State Estrella
Jessica Bonilla
2011
Rising Stars
Anette Soto
Amanda Arizola

Brillos
Jaime G. González, DrPH, MSSW, MSHA
DJ Bob Bonilla

Shining Star
Rosa Navejar

State Estrella
Lucie Santiago-Allen
2010
Rising Stars
Anna Alvarado
Jessica Bonilla
Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Ph.D.
Lucie Santiago-Allen



​Shining Star
Eva Bonilla

State Estrella
Christina Elbitar
2009
Rising Stars
Monica Cedillo Flores
Pat Alva-Green
Danna Diaz, Ph.D.

State Estrella
Tanginika Cuascud Vega, Ph.D.
 
2008
Rising Stars
Mary Lou Martinez
Victoria Ruiz
Diane Salazar





​Shining Star
Rita Rodriguez Utt

State Estrella
Elisa Najera
2007
Rising Stars
Tanginika Cuascud Vega, Ph.D.
Christina Elbitar
Jacqueline Falcon
Susie Olmos-Soto
Judy L. Perez
Jennifer Trevino

Shining Star
Elisa Najera

State Estrella
Eva Bonilla
2006
State Estrella
Adela N. Gonzalez
2005
State Estrella
Rita Rodriguez-Utt
2004
State Estrella
Adriana Giraldo
2003
State Estrella
Irma Guerra Perez