CMG's Torres-Thomas Named 2024 Salesperson of the Year

Heather Torres-Thomas

Cox Media Group (CMG)/Orlando's Heather Torres-Thomas was named the 2024 Salesperson of the Year during the Medallas de Cortez award ceremony at the 2024 Hispanic Radio Conference. The awards celebrate excellence in Hispanic radio programming, sales and management. They honor the legacy of Raoul Cortez, who founded the first Spanish-language radio station in the U.S., KCOR in San Antonio in 1946.

Torres-Thomas expressed, "CMG's constant support is truly amazing... Thank you to my Cox Media Group family, my wonderful colleagues, and my amazing management team. I'm truly honored."

"We are so excited for Heather. She is a true dedicated sales professional," said CMG Orlando Director of Sales Ashley Williams. "Heather builds incredible relationships with her clients and is their trusted marketing partner. She fights hard for business and is well-respected by her peers. She truly deserves this distinguished recognition."

CMG Orlando Vice President and Market Manager JC Campese added, "It's a privilege to work alongside Heather and watch her passion, determination, and care for her clients, peers, community, and, most importantly, her family, fuel her success. I'm so happy that she received this special honor."

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