International Latin Music Sensation Olga Tanon to Heat Up CHCI's 36th Annual Awards Gala

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Sep 03, 2013, 12:23 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) announced the performance of five time Grammy Award® and Latin Grammy®-winning international superstar Olga Tanon at its 36th Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The entertainment finale is brought to the CHCI stage by Toyota and Anheuser-Busch.

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The "Woman on Fire," as she is known around the world, made a voice for the more than 11 million immigrants demanding fair immigration reform in this country. By creating a powerful social media campaign, she brought awareness of the issue to millions around the world. Tanon's voice was so impactful that several other entertainment stars and personalities joined in her efforts to make a stand for the unheard voices.

A multi-faceted artist, Olga Tanon's energetic rapport has come to characterize her amongst millions of listeners. Tanon has stood out from an early age and is established as a leading Latin performer. Her albums have sold millions of copies, earning fans across the Americas and in Europe.

Tanon has had many honors bestowed upon her. With more than four million albums sold worldwide, and numerous awards and recognitions, Olga Tanon has become an icon in the Latin music industry through her voice, talent, charisma and spirit. This passionate mother, wife, philanthropist and artist, has established herself as a woman of power and influence. An inspiration and voice to millions worldwide she has been able to garner the devotion of legions of fans and shows no signs of stopping as she continues marking her history in fire!

Tanon will join 2013 Medallion of Excellence honorees Salma Hayek Pinault and Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. along with the 2013 CHCI Chair's Medallion Award recipient Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa, at the 36th Annual Awards Gala. Emmy Award winning Telemundo journalist, Jose Diaz-Balart, will serve as celebrity host for the gala ceremony.

Each year, the CHCI Annual Awards Gala is the hallmark event during Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, D.C., and serves as the unifying event for the Hispanic-American community. Proceeds from the Gala benefit CHCI's award-winning leadership development programs which include: Ready to Lead (R2L™), the Congressional Internship Program (CIP), the Public Policy Fellowship Program (PPF), and the Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP).

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c) (3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771, visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter (chci), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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