The Ohtli Award is given once each year by individual consulates and consists of a medallion depicting an Aztec god cutting grass with a machete.
While accepting the Ohtli award, Reyes spoke about the significance of the award as a first-generation Mexican American. “As a proud daughter of a Mexican immigrant, receiving the Ohtli Award from the Mexican Consulate is the most humbling honor of my life. My father who passed a few months ago, would be so gratified knowing how I have used my passion, love for others, and hard work to serve the Latinx and other communities of color. I accept this recognition on behalf of the people who have helped create my path, people like my mother, like thousands of migrant parents, who make enormous sacrifices for their children. Because of the legacy they have left, it is my greatest passion to continue this legacy and forge paths which lead to justice, meaningful opportunities, understanding, and belonging for future generations of Mexicans and Latinos.”
Reyes took on the CEO role at Fresno EOC on January 20, 2020, just before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She is the first woman of color to hold the role of CEO in the agency’s 57-year history.
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