Criteria
1. They have to be recognized by their family members as positive role model.
2. They have to have been a historian of family history sharing with family members and friends through storytelling, dance,
  music or photos and preserving the family traditions.
3. They may only be nominated by a grandson or great-grandson.
4. They must authorize SWHCA to do a short oral history for our award ceremony.
5. They must authorize SWHCA to take photos for award ceremony and web-site.
6. They must be available to be recognized at the following events:
7.
             a. Fiestas Patrias Kick Off “Chorizo Breakfast” Friday, September 19th
                 8:30a to 10:30a at Festival Fields in Avondale, Arizona (Central Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road)
             b. SWHCA Queen Coronation and Tribute Ceremony to be held on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 6:00p
                 (Arrival time will be 5:45p)
You will be contacted by: September 3rd with the results.
For more information contact: Eva Olivas
eolivas@southwesthispanic.org
(602) 826-8333
“2008 Abuelito Awards”
Nomination Information
Deadline: August 31, 2008

This award is to recognize those “Abuelitos” (Grandfathers or Great-Grandfathers) who have lived the mission of the SWHCA
of preserving the richness of their family history and traditions.
Download Application Here (pdf)