The deadline to submit nominations is August 15, 2025
As part of the activities of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration this year, Conexión Américas is calling for nominations for the annual ORGULLO HISPANO Award
ORGULLO HISPANO Award
The Award will recognize three Latino adults or young people (19+) who have been persistently working to better their immediate community: neighborhood, school, workplace, nonprofit or civic organization.
CRITERIA
The ORGULLO HISPANO Award seeks to recognize Latino adults and young people living in Tennessee who:
- Love what they do, going above and beyond, and do it with contagious passion.
- Work diligently, avoiding the limelight, because their greatest satisfaction is a job well-done that has a positive impact on others.
- Demonstrate deep and sustained engagement over time in what they do.
- Inspire others to get involved.
- Do not call attention to themselves except as a way to garner attention for their causes.
- Work hard and unselfishly to make a difference and have not been publicly recognized for their efforts.
**Please note, Awardsees must attend the Awards ceremony on September 26th, at Casa Azafrán.**
