Two University of San Diego business school alumni, whose family business, Xignux, has become one of Mexico’s leading industrial conglomerates with exports to more than 40 countries, will be honored at this month’s Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Awards.

Brothers Andres and David Garza Herrera are the honorees from the School of Business Administration. Bill Gore, special agent in charge of the San Diego division of the FBI and a leader in the fight against terrorism and illegal drugs, is the honoree from the College of Arts & Sciences. Lynn Schenk, the first congresswoman from San Diego and now Gov. Gray Davis’ chief of staff, is the honoree from the School of Law. From the School of Education, Judy Rauner will be honored for her work in organizing thousands of USD students to volunteer as tutors and mentors to local youth. Ruth Grendell, who has led yearly expeditions to provide immunizations in Africa, South America and China, is the honoree from the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science.

“Our alumni are making a difference in the world,” says USD President Alice B. Hayes. “This distinguished group of Hughes honorees represents a proud tradition of excellence and service to the community.”

Both Andres and David Garza earned master’s degrees at USD, using the lessons in finance and international business to help Xignux grow into a conglomerate with more than 27,000 employees selling auto parts, lighting, chemicals, food, electrical and other goods.

The Hughes Awards, a black-tie gala, take place at 6:30 p.m. May 11 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Individual tickets are $100 and tables can also be purchased. For information, call (619) 260-4819 or go to http://alumni.sandiego.edu/hughesawards.