During Hispanic Heritage Month HABLA recognizes and awards individuals/organizations with the HABLA Con Orgullo Award as we celebrate the leadership and impacts of Latinos in Austin, Texas.

Congratulations to our 2020 HABLA con ORGULLO Award Honorees! #HABLAconORGULLO

Latino/a Community Leader– Demonstrated and proven leadership, advocacy, and action on behalf of Austin’s Latino community:

-Rosemary Banda

-Matt Reyes

Latino/a Elected or Appointed Official – Demonstrated and proven leadership, advocacy and representation on behalf of Austin’s Latino community: Elected Officials:

-Judge Rubén Becerra, Hays County

-Justice Gisela Triana, Third Court of Appeals

-Appointed Official: -Cynthia Valadez, Board of Managers Central Health Latino Media

Outstanding news organization, advocating, serving the needs, and/or making a positive impact on our Austin Latino community:

-Univisión 62 Austin Latino Community Organization

Outstanding organization, advocating, serving the needs, and/or making a positive impact on our Austin Latino community:

- USHCA de Austin

Latino Campaign/Cause– Outstanding advocacy initiative or cause during the last year having an impact on our Austin Latino community:

- Austin Latino Coalition

Latino/a Legend– Has made a significant impact to our Latino community and exemplifies Legado, Liderazgo y Latinidad improving our overall Latino quality of life in Austin:

- Gilbert Cortez Rivera

- Diana E. Limón