Community Awards
NOMINATIONS are now closed. Please come back late summer 2013 to nominate a deserving individual from our community
The Heartland Latino Leadership Conference awards have recognized outstanding individuals for their contributions to the causes that benefit the Latino community and their commitment to excellence in their personal and professional lives. Over the years, more than 35 Latino leaders have been recognized through this prestigious award.
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2012 winners!
See the list of past recipients here.
In 2009, we added a new award category, the Latino Partner of the Year. With this award, we seek to recognize individuals or organizations of non-Latino origin that served as advocates or provided service and leadership to causes that impact the Latino community.
Please consider nominating a candidate for the Leadership Community Awards. Self-nominations are accepted. Current HLLC Board members and their immediate families are not eligible for these Community Awards.
This award recognizes a Latino(a)/Hispanic who has exhibited outstanding leadership in arts/humanities for Latinos/Hispanics in Nebraska. Factors taken into consideration include involvement of the Latino/Hispanic community in the arts/humanities field at all levels to enhance the arts and humanities for Latinos.
Business
This award recognizes a Latino(a)/Hispanic who has exhibited outstanding leadership in improving the quality of life for Latinos/Hispanics in Nebraska by his/her involvement in business and economic development, at any level.
Education
This award recognizes a Latino(a)/Hispanic who has exhibited outstanding leadership in improving education for Latinos/Hispanics in Nebraska. Factors taken into consideration include involvement of the Latino/Hispanic community in the educational system at all levels to provide a more effective educational system for Latinos.
Government
This award recognizes a Latino(a)/Hispanic who has exhibited outstanding leadership in improving the quality of life for Latinos/Hispanics in Nebraska by his/her involvement in government affairs at any level and by direct involvement in bringing and/or improving services to Latinos; and participation on various groups with the purpose of improving opportunities for Latinos.
Health
This award recognizes a Latino(a)/Hispanic who has exhibited outstanding leadership in improving the lives of Latinos/Hispanics in Nebraska. Factors taken into consideration include advocating for compassionate and comprehensive health and human services for Latinos; collaboration and multi-disciplinary involvement in all aspects in the Latino(a)/Hispanic community that enhances the quality of life in his/her home area; is an influential role model; involvement in the community; and provides lasting contribution to the Latino(a)/Hispanic community.
Latino Partner of the Year
This award recognizes a non Latino(a)/Hispanic individual or business who has exhibited outstanding leadership in improving the lives of Latinos/Hispanics in Nebraska. Factors taken into consideration include advocating for compassionate and comprehensive services and rights for Latinos; collaboration and multi-disciplinary teamwork with members of the Latino community; continuous direct and effective involvement in all aspects in the Latino(a)/Hispanic community that enhances the quality of life in the community of influence; and providing lasting contribution to the Latino(a)/Hispanic community.
Youth
This award recognizes a youth who has exhibited and provided leadership qualities to improve the Latino(a)/Hispanic community and has direct involvement in bringing and/or improving services to Latinos. Factors taken into consideration include: participation on various groups with the purpose of improving opportunities for youth with particular emphasis for Latino youth.
To contact our awards committee email: awards@heartlandlatino.org
