Herndon, VA – Mr. Raul “Danny” Vargas (a nationally recognized business, community, and board leader) was honored with the prestigious Eagle Leadership Award by the Latino Leaders Network during their 2024 Convention Series Reception in Milwaukee on July 16th. The event took place at the headquarters of Michael Best Strategies. The event included remarks from George P. Bush (former Texas Land Commissioner).

Vargas was recognized for his efforts in business and the community, including creating VARCom Solutions (an award-winning marketing, public relations, and professional services firm), founding the American Latino Veterans Association (a national 501c3 non-profit helping Latino veterans thrive and recognizing their indispensable contributions), Chairmanship of the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino (leading the efforts to pass the authorization bill in Congress), his military service in the U.S. Air Force and his leadership roles in workforce development, economic development, civil rights, and more.

A video of Vargas’ remarks can be found HERE

Photos from the event can be found HERE

Prior recipients of the Eagle Leadership Award include Sheila E. (musician), Miguel Cardona (Secretary of Education), U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, Danny Trejo (actor), George P. Bush, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Tom Flores (NFL coach/player), Gov. Brian Sandoval, Cheech Marin (actor), Edward James Olmos (actor), U.S. Senator Ken Salazar, Carlos Gutierrez (Secretary of Commerce), Emilio Estefan (music producer), Jose Hernandez (astronaut), U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, Eva Longoria (actor), Alberto Gonzales (U.S. Attorney General), and many more.

About VARCom Solutions: 

VARCom Solutions is an award-winning, nationally recognized, full-service marketing communications, public relations and professional services firm based in the Washington D.C. region. VARCom’s broad range of services to public, private and nonprofit clients include strategic communications, PR and outreach services, DE&I, training, and technology solutions. VARCom Solutions is a HUBZone Certified, Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business and a Minority-Owned Firm. For more information on VARCom Solutions visit www.varcom.com or follow us on social media @varcomsolutions.