In honor of its fourth anniversary, the Allerton International Merchants Association honored the Marketing and Advertising Solutions Inc. founder, Jackie Acevado, at its annual cocktail party on Tuesday, April 4 at the Sanz Banquet Hall.
The Allerton International Merchants also presented Inspirational Awards to educator Angelica Rey, community activist Norma Lopez Vargas and slain Emergency Medical Technician Yadira Arroyo.
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(l-r) Allerton International Merchants Association’s Christine Ryall, sergeant at arms; Veronica Castro, secretary; Gene DeFrancis, director; Varahn Chamblee, recording secretary; Larry Mauriello, board advisor and Maryann Cordani, volunteer.
Photo by Ray Maldonado