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The Latina Living Legend Award recognizes the lifetime commitment of a Dallas-Fort Worth area Latina who has distinguished herself through her profession, active community and civic participation, volunteerism, and/or philanthropic endeavors directly benefiting the community-at-large. The ELLA recognizes the accomplishments of Latina professionals making an impact on Latina women and girls in the DFW area while supporting and nurturing a community of rising Latina Living Legends.
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This year H100 is proud to introduce the 2025 Latina Living Legend (LLL) and Emerging Latina Leader (ELLA) nominees.
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Each of these outstanding women exemplifies exceptional leadership and makes a significant impact in our community.​​​​​​​​​​​
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A distinguished panel of former Hispanic 100 Presidents will evaluate this incredible slate of nominees:
• Laura Estrada
• Theresa Flores
• Sylvia Kidd
• Anette Landeros
• Maryanne Piña
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Given the remarkable caliber of this year’s nominees, the LLL & ELLA Committee will celebrate all nominees and announce the final awardees at the LLL & ELLA Luncheon Event on October 2, 2025, at Vouv-Dallas, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
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This signature event honors the contributions of Latina leaders and supports the Living Giving Circle at the Texas Women’s Foundation. Save the date!
We also invite your support in helping secure sponsors for this important event.
ABOUT LLL
Criteria for consideration: The award is presented to a Dallas Fort Worth metro-area Latina who has set a standard of excellence through her life’s work (25+ years) by opening doors, setting the standard, and serving as a catalyst for the nominee’s work that has directly benefited the community-at- large. The nominee’s impact should be measurable, meaningful, and transformative for others within the community.
PAST HONOREES
2001 - Anita N. Martinez
2002 - Dolores Gomez Barzune
2004 - Dr. Gloria Contreras
2010 - Gloria Campos
2011 - Adelfa Callejo (†)
2012 - Clara Hinojosa
2013 - Catalina E. Garcia, M.D.
2014 - Sheriff Lupe Valdez
2015 - Dr. Michele Bobadilla
2017 - Beatriz Salazar
2018 - Mercedes Olivera (†)
2019 - Lupita Colmenero
2020- Viola Delgado
2021 - Linda Valdez Thompson
2022 - Hilda Galvan
2023 - Regina Montoya
2024 - Rosa Navejar
ABOUT ELLA
PAST HONOREES
Criteria for consideration: Nominee must be a Latina professional with a minimum of 7 years of service/impact. The selection committee will further assess applications across multiple factors:
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Impact on Latina women and/or girls in the DFW area: leadership and impact through personal, professional or community engagement in their chosen industry / profession, this can include volunteerism, philanthropy, fundraising, mentorship, sponsorship and/or other efforts
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Length of service / scope of influence: consideration will be given to both
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Recommendation: impact statement(s) provided by someone impacted by the nominee and her work
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2019 - Rebecca Acuña
2020 - Anette Soto Landeros
2021 - Nancy Bernardino
2022 - Amanda Arizola
2023 - Cristal Retana
2024 - Raquel Amparo
