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)
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 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
THE MEXICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE COMPANY OF CHICAGO (MFDC)
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
AWARDS, GRANTS and RECOGNITIONS (97 on this page 1994 to 2000) page 3 of 4
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
AWARDS, GRANTS and RECOGNITIONS (80 on this page; 1983 to 1994) page 4 of 4
THE MEXICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE COMPANY OF CHICAGO (MFDC)
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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