KTAB GM awarded with prestigious Hispanic Leadership award

(KTAB/KRBC) – KTAB’s General Manager and Vice President has been awarded with a prestigious honor at Abilene Christian University.

Albert Gutierrez was honored with the Abilene Unsung Hero award on Thursday evening at “Una Noche De Honor”  – Celebrating Champions of Hispanic Leadership dinner at Abilene Christian University. 

Gutierrez is a force in leadership in Abilene, having served on numerous nonprofit and civic boards in the Big Country, including the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, West Texas Rehabilitation Center and more.

Since arriving in Abilene in 2013 to become the General Manager/Vice President of KTAB, Gutierrez has constantly elevated the station’s position in the community, concentrating on community engagement and servant journalism. According to the most recent ratings reports, KTAB is the dominant news leader in Abilene and Big Country, as the most watched news in every time period.

Of notable achievement, in 2014, Gutierrez was able to launch the market’s only Spanish-language newscast in the market.

“Getting this award is such an incredible honor and a truly humbling experience for me. It really reflects my career-long commitment to advocating for our community,” said Gutierrez. “I want to continue being a visible role model and inspire younger generations to pursue their dreams and make a positive difference. Together, we can forge a brighter and more inclusive future for all.”

Thursday’s event was the inaugural one spearheaded by ACU’s Intercultural Engagement and Belonging department, of which former Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams heads.

Additional honorees at the event included:

• Jose Moore – ACU Alumni Entrepreneur
• Abraham Enriquez – ACU Leader of Tomorrow
• Elena Rhodes and Jorge Daniel Garcia Santiago – ACU Servant Awards
• Billy Enriquez – Abilene Legacy Award
• Aida Pantoja – Abilene Leadership Award