A Wish pearl is a fascinating cultured pearl that takes a
minimum of 3 to 5 years to develop within an
impregnated mollusk. Honoring its universal symbolism,
it may be thought of as
A Wish Waiting to Come True
as each pearl must remain within the shell until opened
by that very special person. For the Latina Gathering
AMIGA. Only then it reveal its unique beauty.

Graced by the earliest of Greek Gods, and throghout
ancient and medieval history, pearls have been
recognized as one of
the most precious of divine gift.
The Amiga Award recognizes a female community leader who
embodies and espouses the values of the Latina Gathering:  
empowerment, preserving cultural identity, leadership, and  
community service.  The Latina Gathering aims to empower all
Latina women through its commitment in supporting education,
community activism, and promotion of cultural values.  We do
this via informal venues such as social meetings, community
festivals and events, and our annual fashion shows which
spotlights local high-school talent.  We take pride in our
community and strive promote positive role models from all
walks of life. Similarly the Amiga Award Recipient  strives to
educate, empower and advocate on behalf of Berks County
Latinas
.
The Pearl
The Wish Pearl