Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — At its annual Cumbre Awards celebration held recently, the New Mexico Public Relations Society, in conjunction with the Jennifer Riordan Foundation, announced that the 2022 winner of the Jennifer Riordan Community Service Award was given to PNMs Corporate Communications Director, Ray Sandoval.
The award honors a communications professional who voluntarily uses public relations skills in an exemplary way, to not only give back to the community but also help make New Mexico a better place to live.
“It’s an amazing honor to receive this award,” Sandoval said. “I am humbled to be recognized for following in the footsteps of someone who did so much and cared so deeply. I am also truly grateful to PNM for providing me the support and encouragement to help assist our communities grow and thrive.”
A native of Santa Fe, Sandoval served as the New Mexico field organizer for the 2008 Obama Presidential campaign and led President Obama’s 2012 New Mexico campaign. He also serves as the Zozobra, New Year’s Eve on the Plaza, July 4th and Dia de Muertos Event Chair that he was appointed to by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe in 2013.
Ray is no stranger to championing new ideas and services within the organization. His continual commitment and dedication have helped PNM customer’s meet their unique and ever-changing needs for many years.
