June 2, 2025

Paso del Norte Foundations Honored with UTEP’s Highest Distinction

The Paso del Norte Community Foundation and the Paso del Norte Health Foundation were recently recognized with the prestigious Presidential Gold Bar Award by the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). This honor represents UTEP’s highest distinction for partners who have made a transformative and lasting impact on the university’s students, faculty, and the broader borderland community.

The award was presented during the inaugural Miner Business Impact Awards ceremony, held at the historic St. Roger’s Depot. The event celebrated individuals and organizations whose work has significantly advanced UTEP’s mission of access and excellence.

As long-standing community partners, the Paso del Norte Foundations have played a key role in supporting UTEP initiatives related to education, health, and economic opportunity. Their collaboration has helped drive meaningful change and foster stronger ties between the university and the region it serves.

The recognition marks another milestone in the ongoing partnership between UTEP and the Paso del Norte Foundations, highlighting a shared commitment to creating a brighter, healthier, and more prosperous future for the Paso del Norte region.