378 AWARDS - GRANTS - RECOGNITIONS  

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       AWARDS, GRANTS & RECOGNITIONS  SINCE 1983 MFDC has received 378 AWARDS, GRANTS & RECOGNITIONS                  page  1  0f  4        

1983(2) 1984(4) 1985(8) 1986(5)-1987(10) 1988(9) 1989(5) 1990(10) 1991(8) 1992(13) 1993 (8) 1994(12) 1995(11) 1996(11) 1997 (16) 1998(12) 1999(14) 2000(12) 2001(14) 2002(12) 2003(11)

2004(13) 2005(9) 2006(17) 2007(11) 2008(8), 2009(7) 2010(5) 2011(5) 2012(8) 2013(5) 2014(7) 2015(5) 2016(8) 2017(6) 2018(8) 2019(6) 2020 (6) 2021(9) 2022 (10) 2023(10) 2024(7) 2025(1)                                                                                                                                                                              Breakdown is as follows :

2025, 24, 23 GAYLORD & DOROTHY DONNALLY FOUNDATION 3 year $18,000 grant

2024  Illinois Arts Council  Ethnic & Folk Arts Artist Fellowship Finalist Award presnted to Jose L. Ovalle.

2024  Great Nonprofits Top Rated Badge from Great Nonprofits

2024  Grant from PayPal Giving Fund

2024, 23, 22, 21 Chicago's Cultural Treasures 4 year $140,000 grant

2024, 23, 22, 21 CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT ARTS  PARTNER IN RESIDENCY at Gage, Piotrowski and Cornell Square parks

2024  Program Grant from Illinois Arts Council Agency (In addition to 40 others listed in previous entries since 1984)

2023  Program Grant from Illinois Arts Council Agency (In addition to 39 others listed in previous entries since 1984)

2023 CBS TV interview with Jose L. Ovalle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pS-AL3aN48 

2023 B2B (Back to Business) grant from The Community Developmnt Fund by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC)

2023 CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT ARTS  PARTNER IN RESIDENCY at Gage & Piotrowski Parks since 2010 & Cornell Park in 2023.
2023, 22, 21 Great Nonprofits Top Rated Badge from Great Nonprofits
2023, 22 City Arts Grant from Chicago Department of Cuultural Affairs & Special Events (in addition to 38 others listed below dince 1984
2023  Cuerdas Clasicas & National Museum of Mexican Art present the Juanita & Henry Roa award; to Guadalupe Piñeda
2022 WTTW TV Interview with Henry A. Roa on covid recovery. Chicago Tonight | Dance Company Celebrates Mexican Tradition | Season 2022 | WTTW

2022  Alderman George Cardenas Micro-Grant

2022  40th AnniversaryState of Illinois Proclamation from Governor J.B. Pritker

2022  Cuerdas Clasicas & National Museum of Mexican Art ititiate the Juanita & Henry Roa award; presented to Dr. Alejandro Carillo Castro

2022  Latinos Progresando grante

2022  Program Grant from Illinois Arts Council Agency (In addition to 38 others listed in privious entries since 1984)

2021 NBC TV interview of pandemic impact https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RpdS-9XnIU

2021 Illinois Humanities Grant

2021 Guidstar Platinum Transparency Level Award. 

2021 City Arts Grant from Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (in addition to 35 others listed below dince 1984

2021 Program Grant from Illinois Arts Council Agency (In addition to 37 others listed in privious entries since 1984)

2021  Cuerdas Clasicas & National Museum of Mexican Art initiate the Juanita & Henry Roa award; to Dr. Alejandro Carillo Castro

2020 Listed in new Arts Tour Roster of Illinois Arts Council Agency https://ilpresenters.org/mexican-folkloric-dance-company-of-chicago/    

2020 Covid 19 Grant from Arts Midwest
2020 Covid 19 Emergency grant from Chicago Community Trust

2020 Program Grant from Illinois Arts Council Agency (In addition to 36 more, listed in previous entries, since 1984.)

2020,19 City Arts Grant from Chicago Depatment of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (Chicago Office of Fine Arts) in addtion to 34 listed below.

2020,19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13,  12, 11, 10, CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT ARTS  PARTNER IN RESIDENCY at Gage Park and  

          Piotrowski Park, Chicago           http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/assets/1/7/Current_APR_list-4-2015.pdf

2019   RECOGNITION LETTER FROM COOK COUNTY TREASURER MARIA PAPAS   

2019 Chicago Human Rhythms Project award to Mati Ovalle Honoring women of rhythm who have led Chicago’s percussive dance communities.

2019, 18, 17, 16  Program Grants from Illinois Arts Council Agency (In addition to 32 more, listed in previous entries, since 1984.)

2019, 18, 17, 16    LISTED IN ARTS TOUR PROGRAM of ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY (SINCE 1992 INAUGRAL OF LISTINGS)

 2018  With Los Tigres del Norte and Mariachi Flor de Toloache at Ravinia Park in Highland Park, IL.   See PDF in Promos & Videos section

2018 State of Illinois Executive Department Proclamation commemorating the 36th Anniversary of MFDC; by Governor Bruce Rauner
2018 State House of Representatives Resolution commemorating the 36th anniversary of MFDC; by 2nd district representative Theresa Mah
2018 State of Illinois Senate Proclamation commemorating the 36th anniversary of MFDC; by Illinois senator 1st district Antonio "Tony" Muñoz
2018  With Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan & Graciela Beltran at Copernicus Center, Chicago. It is the 3rd time that MFDC has performed with Mariachi Vargas.

2017  Inaugral "Keepers of Cultural" award from Sones de Mexico Ensemble to Henry and Juanita Roa  https://youtu.be/lGc0CP67PUY

2017  With Los Tigres del Norte and Natalia Jimenez at Ravinia Park in Highland Park, IL.  

2017  35th Anniversary grant from AZTECA CORN PRODUCTS by Joanne and Arthur R. Velasquez. 

2016  At the Auditorium Theatre, Chicago  with Lila Downs and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano

2016  With Los Tigres del Norte and Mariachi Flor de Toloache at Ravinia Park in Highland Park, IL.   See PDF in Promos & Videos section

2016  Featured on WLS TV CH 7 Hispanic Heritage Month by Hosea Sanders  http://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/mexican-folkloric-dance-company-lights-up-stage-at- south-suburban-college/1553878/http%3A%2F%2Fabc7chicago.com%2F1553878%2F      May have to copy and paste

2016  Featured on WGN CH-9 TV Cinco de Mayo morning newscast.                   

2016  CITY ARTS GRANT from CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS & SPECIAL EVENTS  (SINCE 1984 WHEN IT WAS THE CHICAGO OFFICE OF FINE ARTS)                

2015  Included in WTTW TV  Documentary "Chicago's South Side Neighborhoods" http://interactive.wttw.com/southside/watch

2015  Featured on WGN TV CH-9 morning newscast http://wgntv.com/2014/08/01/midday-fix-the-living-loop-performing-arts-festival/

2015, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 09, 08, 07, 06, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01    PROGRAM GRANTS from ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2015, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10   LISTED IN ARTSTOUR PROGRAM of THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2014  Featured on  VEMEO WGN TV  Federal Plaza Chicago          https://vimeo.com/102800197         

2014  Featured on WGN TV Performing Arts     http://thelivingloopchicago.com/portfolio/88-the-mexican-folkloric-dance-company-of-chicago/

2014  Featured at WGN TV Studios http://wgntv.com/2014/08/01/midday-fix-the-living-loop-performing-arts-festival/

2014, 13,12, 11, 10, 09, 08, 07, 06, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01    CITY ARTS GRANTS from CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2013, 12, 11, 10, 09, 08, 07, 06, 05, 04, 03, 02, 01   DYPLOM AWARD           from POLISH HIGHLANDERS annual festival

2012      30th Anniversary grant from the Joanne and Arthur Velasquez Fund through the Chicago  Community Trust

2012      30th Anniversary grant from Commissioner Jesus Garcia

2012      30th Anniversary Resolution from Cook County Commissioner Jesus Chuy Garcia.

2012     Featured on Univision Ch-66 TV          Company 3 dances for cinco de Mayo promotion.  

2011     Above at 2013 and further. Do not count this line)

2010     Above at 2020 Do not count this line

2009       Governor’s International Arts Exchange Grant to dance again at the Festival of World Cultures in DUN LAOGHAIRE, IRELAND 

2009       SELECTED over MEXICAN and USA groups     to dance again at the Festival of World Cultures in DUN LAOGHAIRE, IRELAND              

2009     NATIONAL ENDOWMENT for the ARTS grant for “Folklorico en la Comunidad”  (Low cost shows in Latino communities)

2009, 08   LISTED IN ARTSTOUR PROGRAM book of ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2008    FEATURED, with Sones de Mexico, ON MEXICO'S TV CANAL ONCE (11) production "Del Otro Lado" filmed at the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Chicago

2008       RECOGNITION AWARD to Jose L. and Mati Ovalle    From Illinois State Rep.  24th District Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez.

2008       RECOGNITION AWARD to David Miranda                   From Illinois State Rep.  24th District Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez.

2008       RECOGNITION AWARD to Lorena Barron                  From Illinois State Rep.   24th District Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez.

 

 

AWARDS, GRANTS and RECOGNITIONS              (60 on this page; 2001 to 2007)                             page  2  of  4

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2007       IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE AWARD by CHANGING WORLDS  to Jose L. Ovalle for 33 years of contribution to the arts.

2007       Grant from Governor’s International Arts Exchange   to dance at the Festival of World Cultures in DUN LAOGHAIRE, IRELAND

2007       Grant from National Museum of Mexican Art                to dance at the Festival of World Cultures in DUN LOAGHAIRE, IRELAND

2007       SELECTED over MEXICAN and USA groups                 to dance at the Festival of World Cultures in DUN LAOGHAIRE, IRELAND

2007       25TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM GOVERNOR ROD BLAGOJEVICH.

2007       25TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM STATE TREASURER ALEX GIANNOULIAS.

2007       25TH ANNIVERSARY RESOLUTION FROM THE CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL.

 2007     LISTED IN ARTSTOUR PROGRAM book of ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2006      LISTED IN ARTSTOUR PROGRAM book of ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2006         Featured on ABC WLS TV CH-7  for the opening of its State Street Studio

2006      Jose L. Ovalle is host to interview Salvador Lopez, executive director of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico at Auditorium Theatre.

2006       JANICE WATKINS AWARD by the University of Illinois, Chicago to Mati M. Ovalle  for distinguished Civic Service.

2006          RECOGNIZED AS  “THE BEST LATINO CULTURA” IN CHICAGOLAND  (LATINA MAGAZINE AUGUST ISSUE).

2006        ARCHIVED in THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARY,  Washington D.C. as the Mexican dance, music and costume showcase of 

              40th Smithsonian Folklife Festival held on National Mall in Washington D.C. Henry A. Roa's bio was  also exhibited at showcase.

2006       Recognition Certificate to Jose L. Ovalle. (Directing program for Chicago Public Schools Office of Academic Enhancement)

2006       SPECIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT TO CONSTRUCT “MOJIGANGAS” (Giant Puppets)  by  ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2006       SPECIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT TO ATTEND SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. by   ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2006       FEATURED ON WTTW TV CH-11   “ARTS ACROSS ILLINOIS”   Feb 10, 14, 19 & 20   by   ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2006        DANCE MASTER FELLOWSHIP              to JOSE L. OVALLE                                   from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL 

2006       MASTER ARTIST GRANT                        to JOSE L. OVALLE                                 from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2006        APPRENTICE ARTIST GRANT                 to FERNANDO RABIELA                           from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2006       LISTED IN NEW REGIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TOURING PROGRAM (RAO) (Replaced Heartland Arts Fund)

2005       CITY ARTS SPECIAL GRANT        to HENRY A. ROA         from CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2005      FEATURED ON WTTW  CH-11 PBS CHICAGO TONIGHT PROGRAM “ARTS ACROSS ILLINOIS” on Oct. 10

             “CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED” stated BOB SIROTT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG_Ie1XCjTQ   by THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2005       Received a great review for a spectacular performance at The Concordia Theater, Cicero, IL     from     ABC WLS CH-7 TV
2005       Featured on Spanish TV show as an example of fine Mexican dance troupe                                               By WSNS CH-44 TV

2005, 04, 03, 02, 01    LISTED IN ARTSTOUR PROGRAM book of ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2005, 04, 03, 02, 01     LISTED IN HEARTLAND ARTS FUND CATALOG of 15 Heartland states of ARKANSAS, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA,

       KANSAS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, OHIO, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, OKLAHOMA, TEXAS and WISCONSIN.

2004       ALEX PELOSO AWARD     for service to the community     To Henry A. Roa  by The Continental Community Center

2004      FEATURED IN TRAVELOUGE SERIES “QUE LINDO ES MEXICO”                           by   SHC                  TV CH-25    

2004     Selected to be part of the "Faces" that appear on the Millennium Park Crown Fountain.                           

2004     BANNER AWARDED at OFFICIAL OPENING of CHICAGO MILLENNIUM PARK by Chicago Dept. of Cultural Affairs.

2004     25 YEAR CHOREOGRAPHER/INSTRUCTOR Award to JOSE L OVALLE by MEXICAN FINE ARTS CENTER MUSEM

2004     SPECIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT      from THE CHICAGO OFFICE OF FINE ARTS for ANNIVERSARY SHOW at CONCORDIA THEATER

2004     SPECIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT                    from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL for ANNIVERSARY SHOW at CONCORDIA THEATER

2004     DONATION                                                                   from SAM'S CLUB, CICERO for ANNIVERSARY SHOW at CONCORDIA THEATER

2003    Selected to participate in the opening of the Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago Millennium Park. 

            “Rollicking” and “Colorful” said the Chicago Tribune. “Spirited” said the Chicago Sun-Times.

2003     GRANT FROM TARGET STORES FOR PERFORMANCE AT OPENING OF NEW CONCORDIA THEATER IN CICERO, IL.

2003    Selected to participate in the opening of the new Concordia Theater in Cicero Illinois.

2003     25 YEAR DANCE INSTRUCTOR AWARD       to  JOSE L. OVALLE   from CONTINENTAL COMMUNITY CENTER

2003     MASTER ARTIST GRANT   to JOSE L. OVALLE  from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2003     APRENTICE ARTIST GRANT   to JUAN IGNACIO LOPEZ    from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2002     FEATURED on “ENTRE AMIGOS” PROGRAM of MFDC’s VIGINTENNIAL   by SHC                      TV CH-25

2002     20TH ANNIVERSARY STATE OF ILLINOIS PROCLAMATION              by GOVERNOR GEORGE RYAN

2002     20TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATORY LETTER                 by RICHARD M. DALEY, mayor of Chicago

2002     20TH ANNIVERSARY STATE TREASURER RESOLUTION                   from TREASURER JUDITH BARR TOPINKA    

2002     AWARD OF RECOGNITION      from LA SOCIEDAD CIVICA MEXICO-AMERICANA de ILLINOIS  (Des Plaines, IL)

2002     DYPLOM AWARD      from POLISH HIGHLANDERS annual festival

2002-2001            EXCELLENCE AWARD          from THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

2002-2001            EXCELLENCE   AWARD        from THE VILLAGE OF NILES

 

 

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THE MEXICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE COMPANY OF CHICAGO (MFDC)

 

2001       PERFORMS FOR MEXICAN PRESIDENT VICENTE FOX’S VISIT TO CHICAGO AT HARRISON PARK

2001      CHICAGO SOUTHLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU         Member                

2001     FEATURED on IAC “CENTER STAGE ARTS ACROSS ILLINOIS”  by WTTW TV CH-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyZqBhoYPDo   

2001     Henry A. Roa featured in WTTW TV CH-11 City Talk News Paper "Clout" section on people who make good things happen.

2001     Mentioned in book “Images of America MEXICAN CHICAGO”, by Rita Jirasek & Carlos Tortolero. (ISBN 0-7385-0756-3)

2001      REPRESENTS CHICAGO in THE FIRST MEXICAN FOLKLORIC DANCES INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF THE MIDWEST                            

2001       SPECIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT       from  THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2000       FEATURED ON “NUESTROS NIÑOS” program                                                         by TELEMUNDO           TV CH-44.

2000       MAN OF THE YEAR                    to HENRY A. ROA                  from FRATERNAL ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS WILDCATS

2000       TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT       from THE ILLINOIS ARTS  COUNCIL 

2000       CHICAGO SOUTHLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU           Member

2000-1999-98-97-96-95-94-93-92-91     DYPLOM AWARD                        from POLISH HIGHLANDER annual festival.

2000-1999-98-97-96-95-94-93-92-91       PROGRAM  GRANTS                  from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2000-1999-98-97-96-95-94-93-92-91      CITY ARTS I GRANTS                from CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

2000               EXCELLENCE AWARD                     from THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE

2000               EXCELLENCE   AWARD                   from VILLAGE OF NILES

2000               EXCELLENCE  AWARD                   from VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE             

2000-1999-98-97-96          LISTED IN THE ARTS TOUR PROGRAM        of THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

2000, 1999-98-97               LISTED IN THE HEARTLAND ARTS FUND CATALOG covering 15 Heartland states of ARKANSAS,

                                           ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, OHIO                  

                                           NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, OKLAHOMA, TEXAS AND WISCONSIN.

1999    RECEIVES A FOUR STAR REVIEW FROM THE GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE   for performances in GREEN BAY, WI.

              “Dazzles” “Wow” “Most Spectacular” “Bursts of Flame”  read the review.

1999     FEATURED on “HERE’S 2 CHICAGO”                   by CBS                                   TV CH-2

1999     RECOGNITION AWARD                to HENRY A. ROA             from COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

1999       APPRECATION AWARD                                                               from SKOKIE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1999       APPRECIATION AWARD                                                              from NILES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1999       APPRECIATION AWARD                                                              from MORTON GROVE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE

1999 & 1998         FEATURED on CINCO de MAYO program          by WGN       TV CH-9

1999 & 1998           GRANT        from THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE FOUNDATION  

1999, 98, 97, 96     GRANT      from FEL-PRO FOUNDATION 

1998       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from SKOKIE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1998       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from NILES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1998       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from MORTON GROVE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE    

1998      AWARD OF APPRECIATION  From   NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

1997        SPECIAL GRANT                     from CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

1997     CITY ARTS I GRANT            from CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

1997       RECONOCIMIENTO AWARD            from El CONSULADO GENERAL de MEXICO, LEONARDO FRENCH

1997      GRANT                                               from WPWR-TV FOUNDATION 

1997      APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from SKOKIE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1997      APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from NILES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1997      APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from MORTON GROVE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE

1997      STATE OF ILLINOIS RESOLUTION        from GOVERNOR JAMES EDGAR                  

1997      STATE TREASURER RESOLUTION       from TREASURER JUDITH BARR TOPINKA    

1997      ILLINOIS SENATE RESOLUTION           from SENATOR JESUS GARCIA               

1997      CITY OF CHICAGO RESOLUTION          from MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY by ALDERMAN RAY FRIAS  

1996     GRANT                                                       from CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST     

1996      APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from SKOKIE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1996      APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from NILES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1996      APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from MORTON GROVE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE

1996       Mentioned in the book ”INCENTIVE GENIUS THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY” by JAY PRIDMORE,

                  for annual participation in the LATINO HORIZONS FESTIVAL.  (ISBN 0-96386575-7)   

1996, 95, 94     SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT  for free community performances                        from ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1995, 94    LISTED IN THE ARTS TOUR PROGRAM of THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1995       FEATURED ON “JUST FOR KIDS” TV  PROGRAM BY NBC WMAQ TV CH-5.

1995       FEATURED ON “HISPANIC HERITAGE” TV PROGRAM BY CLTV  TV CH-10

1995       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from SKOKIE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1995       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from NILES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1995       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from MORTON GROVE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE

1995       EXCELLENCE AWARD    to JOSE L. OVALLE                            from JOSE OROZCO ACADEMY  

 

 

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1994       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                                from LA FEDERACION MEXICANA DE CHARRERIA AC/USA

1994       WORLD CUP USA RECOGNITION                                               from OPRYLAND, NASHVILLE, TN               

1994       CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION                                              from MEDINA TEMPLE.

1994       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from SKOKIE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1994       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from NILES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE COMMITTEE

1994       APPRICIATION AWARD                                                               from MORTON GROVE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE

1994      TOUR TO INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA                                            by GSC MANUFACTURING INC.

1993     VIVA LATINA AWARD       to MATIANA MEDRANO-OVALLE        from CHICAGO OFFICE OF FINE ARTS

1993    Featured on WCW TV CH-25 Entre Amigos show

1993     SABOR A MEXICO TOUR TO GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA with Lorenzo Monteclaro, Los Horoscopos, Mariachi Nuevo Continenta and Groupo Diamante.

1993, 92      LISTED IN THE ARTS TOUR PROGRAM                               of THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1993, 91      DANCE MASTER FELLOWSHIP  to JOSE L. OVALLE         from ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL 

1992     AWARDED an official Mexican Flag, for artistic effort, from El Consulado General de Mexico, Alejandro Carrillo Castro

1992     CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION     to HENRY A. ROA             from MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY 

1992     CITY OF CHICAGO RESOLUTION  from MAYOR RICHARD M. DALEY by ALDERMAN MARK 

1992     ILLINOIS SENATE RESOLUTION  from SENATOR PAMALA MUNIZZI.        

1992     UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL RECORD                      by CONGRESSMAN WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI 

1992        ARTIST FELLOWSHIP AWARD to JOSE L. OVALLE                                    from ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL. 

1992      Featured on CAN TV CH-19  10th Anniversary show at South Shore Cultural Center 

1992     Appreciation for support of First Latin American Folkloric Festival    from Tierra Colombiana Rumbero Mayor Productions

1992        LISTED IN NEW ARTS TOUR PROGRAM book that replaces the ETHNIC AND FOLK PERFORMING ARTISTS DIRECTORY of the ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1992  LISTED IN THE ETHNIC AND FOLK PERFORMING ARTISTS DIRECTORY                      of THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1991     MASTER ARTIST GRANT                 to JOSE L. OVALLE        from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1991     APPRENTICE ARTIST GRANT         to DAVID MORENO         from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1991    CONGRATULATORY LETTER                                                     from STATE SENATOR JOHN P. DALEY

1990        RECOGNITION                                        to HENRY A. ROA                 from MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY                                                         

1990     PICTURED ON FRONT COVER of DIRECTORIES AMERICA TELEPHONE DIRECTORY serving communities of

                 GLENCOE, KENILWORTH, NORTHFIELD, WILMETTE, AND WINNETKA.

1990     PATRON’S CHOICE AWARD for most popular dance troupe at CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER.                   

1990    OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC SERVICE AWARD from BOULEVARD ARTS CENTER to  JOSE L. OVALLE                                                        

1990     Featured on WGN TV CH-9 Charlando show by Peter Nuno 

1990,1989, 88    COMMUNITY ARTS ASSISTANCE GRANT S                    from CHICAGO OFFICE OF FINE ARTS

1990,1989, 88    DYPLOM AWARD   from POLISH HIGHLANDER annual  festival.

1990,1989-88-87-86-85-84       PROGRAM  GRANTS  from ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1990,1989-88-87-86-85-84       CITY ARTS I  GRANTS         from CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCA)

1989, 90, 91     LISTED IN THE ETHNIC AND FOLK PERFORMING ARTIST DIRECTORY OF THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1988    Service Award to Henry A. Roa

1988    Lourdes Ramirez and Jose L. Ovalle interviewed on WCIU CH-26 Ayuda show and  company is featured for Grito appearance.

1988   FEATURED IN “A FEELING FOR LIFE” Cultural Identity Book by Margy McClain   (ISBN 0-9620521-0-8)

1988   KEY TO THE CITY OF MATEHUALA, during the company’s tour of Mexico

1988   AWARD OF EXCELLENCE from the city of SAN LUIS POTOSI, during the company’s tour of Mexico.

1987   Henry A. Roa interview by Janet Rivera CH-25 WCW  Enfoque show.

1987   AWARD OF EXCELLENCE from THE MEXICAN CIVIC SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS (formally the Mexican Civic Society of Chicago)

1987    Jose L. Ovalle interview by WCW CH-25 Chicago

1987    Jose L. Ovalle interview by WCIU CH-26 Chicago         

1987   MASTER TEACHER AWARD from CHICAGO OFFICE OF FINE ARTS & CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY to JOSE. L. OVALLE 

1987   MASTER TEACHER AWARD from CHICAGO OFFICE OF FINE ARTS & CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY to OFELIA SOLANO

1987   MASTER TEACHER AWARD from CHICAGO OFFICE OF FINE ARTS & CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY to SERAFIN VARGAS   

1987   CHAIRMAN’S GRANT          from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL                       

1986   PICTURED IN SIX FOOT POSTER ON EVERY CTA BUS      by SPANISH RADIO “AMBIENTE” WOJO FM 105

1986    Featured on WFLD CH-32   Interviewed for Museum of Science and Industry annual show

1986   CHAIRMAN’S GRANT        from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL            

1985   CHAIRMAN’S GRANT        from THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1985   FEATURED ON HISPANIC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS PROGRAM AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY          by CAN TV CH-19

1985  FEATURED ON CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S “VERY SPECIAL PROMENADES” PROMOTED BY GOVERNOR JAMES THOMPSON’S WIFE JAYNE.

1985   FEATURED for one hour ON “CHARLANDO”  PETER NUNO PROGRAM                  by WGN TV CH-9

1985   FEATURED ON PROGRAM WITH EDWARD JAMES OLMOS                                      by SBC TV CH-25

1985   RECOGNITION AND AWARD FOR ARTISTIC EFFORT  from NBC WMAQ CH-5 TV            

1984   FEATURED ON “TWO ON TWO” TV  PROGRAM  BY  ABC WBBM TV CH-2.

1984   CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION                                    from  AT&T

1983   LISTED IN THE FIRST ILLINOIS PERFORMING ARTS DIRECTORY                      BY ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL

1983   AWARD OF APPRECIATION from  MEXICAN CIVIC SOCIETY OF CHICAGO ( Now the Mexican Civic Society of Illinois) 

                  

   

 

 

 

 

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