Carlos Castro, owner of Todos Supermarket and an alumni of Leadership Prince William (LPW), will be receiving the 2017 Leadership Vision Award.
According to a release, Castro will receive the award at LPW’s ‘Evening of Excellence’ in June.
“The Leadership Vision Award is presented by Leadership Prince William and honors an individual who lives or works in Prince William County, Manassas or Manassas Park and whose leadership has had a positive impact in our community and beyond,” stated a release.
More on Castro’s background and community involvement, from a release:
Owner of Todos Supermarkets, Carlos immigrated to the United States from El Salvador in 1980. He and his wife have raised their four children in Northern Virginia and established thriving businesses that employ many local residents and serve thousands of residents.
His stores do more than just feed families; they also serve as a community hub where people can learn about everything from health care to housing.
Carlos is active in many community causes, including current and past service on the Board of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, Youth For Tomorrow, Potomac Health Foundation, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Northern Virginia Community College Education Foundation and the Northern Virginia Workforce Development Board.
Carlos is also a founder of the Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Action (HOLA).
He has been the recipient of many awards and accolades, including the 2006 Virginia Retail Merchants Association Retailer of the Year Award, an Allies in Prevention Award from Stop Child Abuse Now, and a 2016 Latino Impact Award from the Hispanic Chamber.
“Carlos is a highly regarded business leader, an innovative entrepreneur, a community leader and philanthropist. He is known as a mentor to many in the Hispanic community, and a connector of people across all backgrounds. He has made a real difference in the lives of many people, from new arrivals in our country, to fledgling business owners, to those of us who have the privilege to work with him in the community. Carlos is a true leader who has walked the walk. His impact is beyond measure,” stated LPW Executive Director Kathy Bentz in a release.
This is the fourth year that LPW is giving out this award.
During the ‘Evening of Excellent’ there will also be presentations for the Kathy Ellington Alumni Award, a ten year anniversary celebration for LPW, and recognition for LPW’s graduating class of 2017.
