El Pregonero in Washington named outstanding Hispanic weekly

Published: 2007-04-23

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (CNS) -- El Pregonero, the Spanish-language newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington, was named the outstanding weekly newspaper with a circulation up to 30,000 in the Jose Marti Publishing Awards of the National Association of Hispanic Publications. The awards were announced April 14 during the association's 25th anniversary celebration in Scottsdale. More than 700 entries in six categories were received from more than 50 publications, the association said. The awards are named for Cuban journalist, poet and statesman Jose Marti. Writers for El Pregonero also were honored with Marti awards. Miguel Vivanco received a bronze award in the category of Hispanic success story for his article titled "La alegria." Andrea Acosta won a silver award in the community service/health article category for "Ninos desaparecidos."

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