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AAF-Houston embraces the amazing diversity of our city.
Today, Houston is more diverse than ever before. The fact of the matter is that we are a melting pot of cultures, and our collective sense of inclusion is the path forward.
In this spirit, AAF-Houston held its first-ever Night of Diversity + Inclusion on March 6, 2019, recognizing three deserving Houstonians for who are prime examples of how embracing the city’s uniqueness can truly move the needle. Along with outstanding professional success, the honorees are active in their respective communities. Their swiftness to social responsibilities does not go unnoticed as their voices are heard clearly, with messages that resonate. This group of Houstonians are advocates of equality, in each and every sense.
AAF-Houston was proud to recognize:
Mary Benton
Press Secretary for Mayor Sylvester Turner
Chris David Garcia
Creative Director, Houston Astros
Jacob Sudhoff
CEO & Founder, Sudhoff Companies
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Night of Diversity + Inclusion will have to be rescheduled, but AAF-Houston remains committed to the annual event as a platform to elevate multiculturalism through education, professional development and employment opportunities.
Our Members and our Program receive District, National recognition
The District 10 Mosaic Awards recognize individuals, companies and agencies within Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide initiatives. 2020 represents the inaugural District 10 Mosaic Awards, inspired by those given at the national level. Houston was well represented among the winners.
2020 DISTRICT 10 MOSAIC AWARD WINNERS FROM HOUSTON
MOSAIC TALENT IN ADVERTISING
I am Life Campaign
Gilbreath Communications
Houston, Texas
MOSAIC TALENT IN ADVERTISING – CONTENT CREATION
Walmart Holiday
Lopez Negrete Communications
Houston, Texas
MOSAIC CHAMPION
Valentina Gomez Bravo | Founder, CEO, CCO – Bunker +58
Tomball, Texas
MOSAIC CHAMPION
Lopez Negrete Communications
Houston, Texas
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Our program received Special Recognition for Division III, Multiculturalism Initiatives from AAF in 2020.
AAF awarded Lopez Negrete Communications a National Mosaic Media Image Award for Innovation in Storytelling in 2019 for “World Cup Online Grocery Pickup: A Unifying Beat” for Walmart, Inc
What our members say
about AAF-Houston
Regardless of what our country’s political landscape may look like, the city of Houston remains unified. In good times and in bad, Houstonians band together. Along with diversity and inclusion, our event was created to highlight our city’s strength in unity, and our undeniable resilience.
Sonny Villarreall, III
Motiva Enterprises
76 Brand Manager
AAF-H Multicultural & Diversity Committee ChairThis is my club. I’ve developed lifelong relationships with some the finest writers, strategists and creatives in the US through AAF-Houston.
Susan Saurage-Altenloh, PhD
Saurage Marketing Research