HONORES
Awarded by Association Latinos
Association Latinos is dedicated to elevating Latino professionals in the association industry through its comprehensive awards program. This program, which comprises four distinct awards, is designed to recognize and celebrate exceptional individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to their respective associations, the broader association profession, and the community.
Award Timeline
The nomination window is open from late March to early April, with all required materials due by July 1st.
The awards committee will review submissions throughout August and will notify all nominators of their nomination status by early September.
Nomination and Application Process
All awards require self-nomination. To participate, applicants must complete the nomination form for the desired award and ensure all required letters of support are submitted simultaneously. The complete nomination, including all supporting materials, is due by July 1st.
Resources
2026 Awards Program Overview for Nominees | Slides
Awards Program FAQs
Below are the Association Latinos Awards program's most frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions or require further assistance, please contact awards@associationlatinos.org.
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Please review the awards eligibility for more details.
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The evaluation criteria for each award are included in the award application. A panel of judges will evaluate submissions and each criterion is scored on a five-point scale.
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• Review each criterion.
• Provide evidence and examples demonstrating how you have met each of the award criteria.
• Tell a story within the noted word limits.
• Ensure your endorsers can speak to one or more of the criteria for the award. Strong endorsements will address multiple criteria.
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The content of your application should be your own original work and accurately represents your experience(s). The use of AI text generators (e.g., ChatGPT) or resources to generate content are prohibited.
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Association Latinos notifies all recipients and non-recipients via email following the judging and selection process. Once recipients are notified, they will be announced via a press release in late September. Recipients will be honored at the Association Latinos Awards Ceremony event.
Awards and Recognition Committee
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Delia Bonilla Cruz
Chair
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Jay Cariño, MBA, CAE
Board Liaison
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Sophia Chaale
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Lori Huertas
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Angel Martinez, MS, AAiP
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Lauren Muro-Belandria
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Margaret Rivera
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Diana Sofia Rodriguez
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Berenice Silva
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Gabriela Welch, MPA, CAE
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Cindy Pohl
Questions? Email awards@associationlatinos.org