The following items were prizes on awarded during last year's Latino Heritage Awards Banquet. We're currently soliciting items for our 2011 banquet.

Items for the 2011 raffle will be listed on our website in September and tickets will be available for sale starting September 14.



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Apple iPod Touch 8GB with Ematic 11-in-1 Accessory Kit

Enjoy music, games, video, web surfing, and lots of cool apps on this 8GB capacity iPod Touch. Includes earphones with remote and mic and Multi-Touch screen.

Accessory kit includes: USB AC wall charger, car charger, 3.5mm cable for connecting to car stereo or home theater system, audio splitter, screen protector, cleaning cloth, carrying pouch, three protective silicon cases in clear, pink, and black.




$250 Gift Certificate


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250 Limo Bucks

Enjoy traveling around town in style! Good toward any limo rental.

Some exclusions apply (cannot be used Saturdays 1 - 7 or Holidays). Cannot be redeemed for cash. Reservations must be made in advance.





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Framed limited edition print titled "Suncatcher"

Monarch butterfly photographed at El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, Michoacan, Mexico.

A signed and numbered framed limited edition photographic print by Thomas D. Mangelsen. The print is 8" x 10" with the finished size being approximately 14" x 16". Image #2894. Edition of 1500. Includes certificate of authenticity.




Donated by:
Kevin and Jackie Zach Family

Costa Rican Pottery

Artists in the villiage of Guatil, Costa Rica have been producing pottery based upon techniques handed down for over 800 years by their ancestors, the Chorotega Indians. This particular piece of pottery was produced by Susan and Jesús, owners of The Oven Store.

This footed bowl measures 8 3/4 inches in diameter and is signed on the back.



South Omaha Framed Print

Unique view of South Omaha's historic South 24th Street business district. Three images - merchant storefront, Cinco de Mayo celebration, renovated streetscape. Custom framed and matted in 10" by 24" frame.

Donated by: Infinity Associates



Party Certificate


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Party Certificate

Let's have a party!

Certificate is good for one four hour rental of an inflatable bounce house along with table and chair set up for a party of up to 80 of your friends or family members!




Donated by:
Abelardo & Dolores Hernandez

Decorative Oriental Vase

Stunning black vase embossed with ornate Mother of Pearl design featuring birds and flowers!

Vase stands 8" tall.




$50 Gift Certificate


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Sam's Leon Mexican Foods

$50 Gift Certificate

Enjoy authentic Mexican food from one of South Omaha's finest restaurants.

Sam’s is well known for it's delicious burritos, enchiladas, tamales, masa (dough for tortillas or tamales), chips, salsa, chiles rellenos (stuffed chiles), beans, rice, tacos, flautas, tostadas, tortas, carnitas and menudo. All are made fresh daily! Dine-in, carry-out, or have us cater your next special event!




Donated by:
Abelardo & Dolores Hernandez

The Polar ExpressDecorative Globe

Capture the thrill of The Polar Express as it embarks on a journey to the North Pole.

Decorative snow globe that lights up and plays music when turned over and back again.

Globe is 6" tall. Made by Hallmark.


Additional raffle items will be featured as we receive pictures and descriptions!

If you have an item or service you would like to donate for our raffle, please send us a note!

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May 1, 2012
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July 31, 2012
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October 11, 2012
Latino Heritage Awards Banquet

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