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Prominent names in the Puerto Rican community were honored Thursday evening by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson at the newly opened Bronx Music Hall.

This year’s honorees included:

• Maximino "Maxi" Rivera – the founder of the Rainbow Garden of Life + Health

• Chef Billy Jack Perez - culinary educator and celebrity chef

• Madelyn V. Marquez - Crain's New York Business's 2021 Most Notable Women on Wall Street

• Jerry Vargas - co-talent coordinator for the 116th Street Festival.

• Gino Pacheco - business owner and philanthropist

The event also featured Bomba and Plena performers, as well as a poetry reading by poet Jennifer Diaz.