Celebrate Diversity Awards Banquet: Scholarship Fundraiser

Each fall, the Office of Institutional Diversity hosts the Celebrate Diversity Awards Banquet to generate scholarship funds for deserving students, while also recognizing those within the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities who exemplify Inclusive Excellence. Additionally, the recipient(s) of the Senator Robert L. Duncan Community Champion Award are recognized.

The 2022 Celebrate Diversity Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, November 17th. The speaker was author and award-winning actor, activist, and restaurateur Danny Trejo.   

California native Trejo's movie career began in 1985. To date, he has more than 420 acting credits to his name, having starred in films such as Desperado, Heat, From Dusk Til Dawn series, Con Air, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Machete and Machete Kills. Additionally, he has also enjoyed a very successful career in television and as a voice actor. 

Mr. Trejo's diverse experiences, unique background, and longevity as an award-winning Latino actor, combined with his passion for empowering the next generation, inspired those in attendance.

Past speakers for the event include Edward James Olmos, Terrence Howard, Soledad O'Brien, John Quiñones, Juan Felipe Herrera, Grace Gealey, Dr. Michael Benitez, Ana Navarro, Cyntoia Brown-Long, Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry, and Elizabeth Vargas.

 

Past Award Recipients

Senator Robert L. Duncan Community Champion Award

*Recognized Spring 2021

 

Inclusive Excellence Award Recipients

*Recognized Spring 2021

 

For more information regarding the Celebrate Diversity Awards, please email diversity@ttu.edu or call 806-742-7025.