Duplin Health director receives Exemplary Community Health Leadership Award

Tracey Simmons-Kornegay, Duplin County Health director, was recently honored with the Exemplary Community Health Leadership Award from the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN). Simmons-Kornegay was recognized for her dedication and service to the Latino community in North Carolina, during the 13th annual AMEXCAN Community Leadership Awards at Pitt Community College.

The ceremony highlighted the exceptional contributions of leaders and organizations who worked tirelessly for their communities, recognizing their outstanding efforts in advocacy, education, health, arts, culture, community resilience, and binational work.

“I am honored to be a recipient of The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina, Inc. (AMEXCAN)’s Exemplary Community Health Leadership Award. This recognition is a testament to our dedicated collective efforts and support to making a healthier difference together,” said Simmons-Kornegay.

During the event, Juvencio Rocha Peralta, executive director of AMEXCAN, highlighted the importance of recognizing the efforts of those who dedicate their lives to social and cultural development.

The organization noted that the recognition is a small token of their gratitude to those who, with their work, inspire and strengthen the Latino community and that each awardee represented an example of dedication and resilience.

AMEXCAN highlighted that the ceremony not only celebrated the honorees’ work but also served as a reminder of the transformative power of volunteerism and community leadership.

The special celebration concluded with a renewed commitment to promoting social justice, community development, and the preservation of the Latino community’s cultural roots.