HOPE History
Past Amazing Energy honorees include:
2004
- Dr. Manuel Berriozábal
- Dr. William Elizondo
- Pastor Freddie and Ninfa García
- Gloria Leal Hernández
- Patricia “Pat” Ozuna
- Texas Senator Leticia Van de Putte
2005
- Alexander Briseño
- Archbishop Emeritus Patrick Flores
- Dr. William Gonzaba
- Olga H. Madrid
- Dr. Ricardo Romo
- Patsy Torres
2006
- LTC (Ret.) Consuelo Castillo Kickbush
- Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa
- Tino Durán
- Jaime Martínez
- Patti Radle
- Jesse Treviño
2007
- Ernesto Ancira
- Vikki Carr
- U.S. Congressman Charles Gonzalez
- Raúl Jiménez
- Jose Antonio Navarro
- Gloria Rodríguez
2008
- Dr. Joe Bernal
- Beatrice S. Gallego
- Fernando Reyes
- Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ricardo S. Sánchez
- Col Juan Seguín
- Lionel Sosa
2009
- Joaquin Castro
- Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D
- Josie Garza
- Valerie Gonzalez-Handly
- Jose Domingo Losoya
- Bell and Juan Ortiz
2010
- General Freddie Valenzuela
- Dr. Ana Margarita "Cha" Guzman
- Elvira Mungia Cisneros
- Ramiro A. Cavazos
- Teresa Champion
- Rudi R. Rodriguez
2011
- Dr. Tessa Martinez Pollack
- Lisa Wong
- Martha Tijerina
- Leonardo "Flaco" Jimenez
- Esperanza "Hope" Andrade
- Fernando Rey
Objectives
- Facilitate the participation of Hispanic employees in corporate strategies that add value to CPS Energy success.
- Serve as a centralized voice for Hispanic perspectives to be heard and considered by executive management.
- Develop a network that encourages communication and sharing of common interest issues among CPS Energy employees.
- Develop employee resources and enhance opportunities for Hispanics in recruitment, promotion and advancement at CPS Energy Promote the growth of CPS in the community and develop a pool of qualified Hispanic candidates for the future. By participating in external community activities dealing with higher education.
History
HOPE was established November 6, 2003 to provide a perspective and a voice for Hispanic employees at CPS Energy.
Working with the CPS Energy Diversity Council, HOPE launched its official kick-off in May 2004 when it became the utility’s first employee networking group. Mayor Ed Garza was the keynote speaker.
Accomplishments
| SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS RAISED TO DATE: | $43,250 |
| REAP CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED TO DATE: | $4,200 |
| 2005: | HOPE awarded two $250 scholarships | Total of $500 |
| 2006: | HOPE awarded three $500 scholarships | Total of $1,500 |
| HOPE received 501(c) 3 designation | ||
| 2007: | HOPE awarded six $1,000 scholarships | Total of $6,000 |
| 2008: | HOPE awarded four $2,500 scholarships | Total of $10,000 |
| 2009: | HOPE awarded four $2,500 scholarships | Total of $10,000 |
| HOPE raised $4,200 for REAP | ||
| HOPE Membership reached 111 members | ||
| 2010: | HOPE awarded four $3,000 scholarship | Total of $12,000 |
Tribute to Hispanic Heritage Banquet
Since 2004, the Tribute to Hispanic Heritage Banquet is held to recognize six prominent community leaders during Hispanic Heritage Month. The event coincides with the Amazing Energy Ad campaign sponsored by CPS Energy. The first year the group sponsored a reception and subsequent years HOPE has staged banquets that raise funds for college scholarships.
