Dr. W. Blanca Moore-Velez president of the Broward County Chapter United Nations Association honored
L to r: Kamala Anandam, Ed.D., Dr. Blanca Moore-Velez and Yvonne Salas, vice president of Mujeres Latinas IML co-sponsor the event.
WESTON, FL — Dr. W. Blanca Moore-Velez on behalf of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Weston Branch was presented with The 2014 Community Star Award at the celebration of International Women’s Day; Kamala Anamdan. Ed. D. president of AAUW, did the honors. The facility was filled to capacity with the sound of joy, laughter and excitement, guest included dignitaries, community leaders and many Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
The highlight of the event was the presentation to W. Blanca Moore-Velez of The Prestigious Community Star Award.
Blanca believes in loving everyone as they love you. As a result of her countless contributions to her community, Dr. Moore-Velez as deservingly received many awards including The Keys To Fort Lauderdale by the late Commissioner Carlton Moore and the key to Broward County By Commissioner Eileen Lieberman and inducted into the Broward Hall Of Fame by the Broward County Women’s History Coalition, The Inter-national Leadership Award as Organizer and Visionary Mentor by The United Nations Representative Dr. Beryl Borseti, The Distinguished Service in support of the principles of The United Nations, Pioneer Award Kaumbu Umojo of Fort Lauderdale, The Sojourner Truth Award presented by NAMBPW, Inc.
Dr. Moore-Velez, thank you for your commitment to the community locally and globally. The 71st United Nations Day Celebration will be held on Oct. 26, 2014 at the Inverrary Country Club, 3840 Inverrary Blvd., Lauderhill, Fla.
