Over a dozen people honored at the 2025 ‘Tu Voz, Tu Héroe' awards in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — More than a dozen people were honored for being heroes at Lotus Bakersfield's 3rd Annual Tu Voz, Tu Héroe awards dinner.
The title of the event translates to 'Your voice, your hero.' The event recognizes Bakersfield Hispanic citizens for their leadership throughout the community.
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Twenty people received an award at the Milan Event Center in east Bakersfield Wednesday.
'Numerous people who have devoted their time, personal time as well as work time, to help others and they do it without wanting recognition. They do it because they know it's the right thing to do and so we're saying thank you for doing this,' Daisy Ortiz, General Manager at Lotus Bakersfield Corp.
More than 250 people attended the event, including past honorees, community leaders and local dignitaries.
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