READING, PA – June, 2025 – Albright College was proud to be named the 2025 recipient of the Amigo Award during the Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Amigo Award Gala held on June 6 in the Redner’s Event Center at FirstEnergy Stadium. Accepting on behalf of the college was President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D..
“We are deeply honored to receive the Amigo Award from Centro Hispano. This recognition reflects Albright College’s unwavering commitment to serving as a bridge-builder in our community. Our partnerships with organizations like Centro Hispano are not just collaborations—they are relationships rooted in mutual respect and a shared vision for empowering all members of our diverse Reading community. This award belongs not just to Albright, but to every student, faculty member, and staff member who has contributed to making these meaningful connections possible.”
-Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., President of Albright College
An annual accolade bestowed by Centro Hispano, the Amigo award acknowledges a person, organization or institution that contributes positively to Reading’s Latino community and at the center itself, which is located at 201 Penn Street.
“At the Centro Hispano, we believe that transformational partnerships are built on shared values and a deep commitment to community. Honoring Albright College was a celebration of that spirit, and the commitment that Albright has to our greater Reading community.”
-Michael Toledo, Executive Director of Centro Hispano
The college is honored to receive this recognition of our commitment to creating strong connections throughout the greater Reading area. The award reflects our valued partnerships and our dedication to driving positive change through collaboration. We are especially proud to join the ranks of Amigo Award recipients such as Chris Kraras, a newly reappointed Albright College board member and a champion of our community.
Albright is eager and grateful to continue contributing to the community it calls home.
