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Our Honorees

2023 Honorees
Don Andres Gonzalez Vega

Don Andres Gonzalez Vega

2024

Hijo de Borinquen

Frankie Cutlass

Frankie Cutlass

2024

Hijo de Borinquen

Producer, DJ & Songwriter

Maripily’ Rivera

Maripily’ Rivera

2024

Huracán Boricua

Stephanie_M_Moore

Stephanie_M_Moore

2024

Social Cause Ambassador

Ramón Rodriguez

Ramón Rodriguez

2024

Padrino

Actor, Writer and Directed

Ana Teresa Toro

Ana Teresa Toro

2024

Ambassador

DJ Charlie Chase

DJ Charlie Chase

2024

Ambassador

Hip Hop pioneer

Glorimar Marrero

Glorimar Marrero

2024

Ambassador

Ricardo Alberto

Ricardo Alberto

2024

Ambassador

Author

Victoria Cruz

Victoria Cruz

2024

Ambassador

Advocate & Activist

Xander Zayas

Xander Zayas

2024

Estrella Deportiva

Boxer

Stacey Lopez

Stacey Lopez

2024

Lifetime Achievement

Raúl Julia

Raúl Julia

2024

Posthumous Honoree

BombaYo

BombaYo

2024

Special Recognition

In the spirit of Sankofa -looking to your past for a better future- BombaYo members.

Los Pleneros de la

Los Pleneros de la

2024

Special Recognition

Top venerated musicians and Bomba and Plena practitioners

David Antonio Santiago

David Antonio Santiago

2024

Trailblazer

Judy Torres

Judy Torres

2023

Madrina

Performing Arts

Freestyle Music Artist and Dance-Pop Singer

Aguadilla

Aguadilla

2023

PR Municipality

Dr. Ariel Orama

Dr. Ariel Orama

2023

Ambassador

Performing Arts

Actor, Director, Producer, Scriptwriter, Singer, and Composer

Nilda Maria Comas

Nilda Maria Comas

2023

Ambassador

Visual Arts

Master Sculpter

Angel Cucco Peña

Angel Cucco Peña

2023

Lifetime Achievement

Performing Arts

Latin Grammy winning Composer, Musician, Singer, and Record Producer

Jacobo Morales

Jacobo Morales

2023

Lifetime Achievement

Performing Arts, Literature

Actor, Poet, Writer, Playwright, Filmmaker, and Auteur

Tere Marichal

Tere Marichal

2023

Lifetime Achievement

Performing Arts, Literature

Storyteller, Actor, Writer, Ventriloquist, Playwright and Television Personality

Marisol Malaret

Marisol Malaret

2023

Posthumous Honoree

Pageantry, Fashion

TV Host, Model, Miss Universe 1970, first Puerto Rican woman to be crowned Miss Universe

Tito Rodriguez

Tito Rodriguez

2023

Posthumous Honoree

Performing Arts

Singer and band leader

Wilson Nazario

Wilson Nazario

2023

Special Title - Hijo de Borinquen

Activism, Culture

Long time Volunteer Event Organizer for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade

Ivelissa Rios

Ivelissa Rios

2023

Trailblazer

Digital Media

Influencer

Secretary Miguel Cardona

Secretary Miguel Cardona

2022

Grand Marshal

Government, Education

12th U.S. Secretary of Education

Nicky Jam

Nicky Jam

2022

King

Performing Arts

Musica Urbana Singer, Actor

Damian Priest

Damian Priest

2022

Ambassador

Performing Arts, Sports

Professional Wrestler, Actor

Hector Collazo Hernández

Hector Collazo Hernández

2022

Ambassador

Visual Arts

Artist

Jasmine Camacho Quinn

Jasmine Camacho Quinn

2022

Athlete of the Year

Sports

Gold Medal Olympic Track and Field Athlete

Bobby Capó

Bobby Capó

2022

Posthumous Honoree

Performing Arts

Singer, Songwriter

Luis Figueroa

Luis Figueroa

2022

Rising Star

Performing Arts

Singer

Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez

Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez

2024

Education Leadership

Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools

Juan Otero

Juan Otero

2024

Gala Honoree

Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for Comcast Corporation

Miguel A. Cardona

Miguel A. Cardona

2024

Gala Honoree

U.S. Secretary of Education

Tito Nieves

Tito Nieves

2024

Grand Marshal

Tito Nieves has become one of the most prominent salsa singers in the industry.

San Germán

San Germán

2024

PR Municipality

The 2024 celebration is dedicated to the municipality of San Germán, Affectionately known as “La Ciudad de las Lomas”

Andrea Navedo

Andrea Navedo

2024

Ambassador

Actor

David Zayas

David Zayas

2024

Ambassador

Actor

Liza Colón-Zayas

Liza Colón-Zayas

2024

Ambassador

Actor

Roberto Sueiro

Roberto Sueiro

2024

Ambassador

Composer, Playwright, Producer & Vocalist

Marcus Stroman

Marcus Stroman

2024

Athlete of the Year

Widely regarded as one of the best pitchers in the game

Carmen Jovet

Carmen Jovet

2024

Lifetime Achievement

Lola Rodriguez de Tio

Lola Rodriguez de Tio

2024

Posthumous Honoree

Zayra Pola

Zayra Pola

2024

Rising Star

Bombazo Dance Co

Bombazo Dance Co

2024

Special Recognition

Bombazo Dance Co is a Bronx based Non profit dance organization founded by Puerto Rican native Milteri Tucker Concepcion.

Margarita “Tata” Cepeda

Margarita “Tata” Cepeda

2024

Special Recognition

Trailblazing figure in the realm of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba musicand dance for 40+ years

Dr. Wanda Díaz Merced

Dr. Wanda Díaz Merced

2024

Trailblazer

Ismael Cruz Córdova

Ismael Cruz Córdova

2023

Padrino

Performing Arts, Fashion

Actor, Model

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

2023

Stateside Community

Luis Carle

Luis Carle

2023

Ambassador

Visual Arts

Artist-Photographer

Violeta Galagarza

Violeta Galagarza

2023

Ambassador

Performing Arts

Choreographer and founder of dance company "Keep Rising To The Top (KR3Ts)"

Antonio Martorell

Antonio Martorell

2023

Lifetime Achievement

Visual Arts, Literature, Education

National Medal of Arts winner, Printmaker, Painter, Illustrator, Creator of Installations, Set and Costume Designer, Writer, Draftsman and Professor

Josie de Guzmán

Josie de Guzmán

2023

Lifetime Achievement

Performing Arts

Actress and Singer

Madison Anderson Berrios

Madison Anderson Berrios

2023

Nuestro Orgullo

Pageantry, Fashion

Model and 2019 Miss Universe Puerto Rico

Rafael Hernández Marín

Rafael Hernández Marín

2023

Posthumous Honoree

Performing Arts

Songwriter, Author. Wrote "Preciosa"

Eladio Carrión

Eladio Carrión

2023

Rising Star

Performing Arts

Rapper and Singer of Latin Trap and Reggaeton

Environmental Preservation and Sustainability

Environmental Preservation and Sustainability

2023

Special Tributes/Cause

Omi Hopper

Omi Hopper

2023

Trailblazer

Digital Media, Culinary Arts

Influencer, Next Level Chef Contestant

Angie Martinez

Angie Martinez

2022

Madrina

Broadcasting, Performing Arts

Hall of Fame Radio DJ, R&B/Soul Singer

Cidra

Cidra

2022

PR Municipality

David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

2022

Ambassador

Broadcasting

Emmy Award winning TV Newscaster

PJ Sin Suela

PJ Sin Suela

2022

Ambassador

Medicine, Performing Arts

Doctor, Rapper

Michael Carabello

Michael Carabello

2022

Lifetime Achievement

Performing Arts

Songwriter, Percussionist, and Founding Member of Santana

Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente

2022

Posthumous Honoree

Sports

Major League Baseball Player, first Latino player in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Emilio Colón

Emilio Colón

2024

Orgullo Puertorriqueño

Musician

Luis A. Miranda

Luis A. Miranda

2024

Gala Honoree

Jr., Strategist, Philanthropist and Author of RELENTLESS

Pedro Adorno & Cathy Vigo

Pedro Adorno & Cathy Vigo

2024

Orgullo Puertorriqueño

Lisa Lisa

Lisa Lisa

2024

Madrina

Singer and Actor

Hawaii

Hawaii

2024

Stateside Community

The 2024 celebration is also dedicated to the Puerto Rican communities of Hawaii.

Asianna Saragosa

Asianna Saragosa

2024

Ambassador

Miss Latina Hawaii

Edison Lopez

Edison Lopez

2024

Ambassador

Comedian & Influencer

Rafi Mercado

Rafi Mercado

2024

Ambassador

Filmmaker & Creative professional (Production designer, Costume designer, Creative director, and Visual Storyteller)

Taína Caragol

Taína Caragol

2024

Ambassador

Art Historian at Puerto Rican art from the archipelago

José "Piculín" Ortiz

José "Piculín" Ortiz

2024

Estrella Deportiva

Former Professional Basketball Player

Jorge Rivera Nieves

Jorge Rivera Nieves

2024

Lifetime Achievement

Rafael Cepeda Atiles & Caridad Brenes de Cepeda

Rafael Cepeda Atiles & Caridad Brenes de Cepeda

2024

Posthumous Honoree

AREYTO Balleet Folklórico

AREYTO Balleet Folklórico

2024

Special Recognition

Danza Fiesta

Danza Fiesta

2024

Special Recognition

Non-Profit organization Diversity in Arts and Nations for Cultural Education, Inc.

SEGUNDA QUIMBAMBA

SEGUNDA QUIMBAMBA

2024

Special Recognition

Percussion & dance ensemble that plays the Bomba and Plena music of Puerto Rico

Giselle Blondet

Giselle Blondet

2023

Grand Marshal

Broadcasting

Actress and TV Host

Justina Machado

Justina Machado

2023

Queen

Performing Arts

Actor

Dr. Antonio Mignucci

Dr. Antonio Mignucci

2023

Ambassador

Medicine, Conservation

Biological Oceanographer and Veterinary Technician specializing in the Biology, Management and Conservation of Marine Mammals

Luis Salgado

Luis Salgado

2023

Ambassador

Performing Arts

Broadway Dancer, Choreographer and Director, founder of Revolucion Latin Performing Arts Program

Alelí Medina

Alelí Medina

2023

Athlete of the Year

Sports

Youngest Gold Medal Winner is Para Surfing World Championship for Visually Impaired

Chucho Avellanét

Chucho Avellanét

2023

Lifetime Achievement

Performing Arts

Singer and Comedian

Silverio Pérez

Silverio Pérez

2023

Lifetime Achievement

Performing Arts, Broadcasting

Musician, Writer, Comedian, Entrepreneur and Broadcasting Media Host

Antonia Pantoja

Antonia Pantoja

2023

Posthumous Honoree

Academia, Activism

Educator, social worker, feminist, civil rights leader and founder of ASPIRA, the Puerto Rican Forum, Boricua College and Producer.

Tito Puente

Tito Puente

2023

Posthumous Honoree

Performing Arts

Grammy Award winning Musician

Jay Wheeler

Jay Wheeler

2023

Rising Star

Performing Arts

Singer and Songwriter

Indigenous People of Puerto Rico

Indigenous People of Puerto Rico

2023

Special Tributes/Cause

Rebeca Nieves Huffman

Rebeca Nieves Huffman

2023

Trailblazer

Digital Media

Influencer, Leadership Coach

Fat Joe

Fat Joe

2022

Padrino

Performing Arts

Hip Hop Artist

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

2022

Stateside Community

Edward Cabán

Edward Cabán

2022

Ambassador

Government

First Latino NYC Police Commissioner

Xochitl González

Xochitl González

2022

Ambassador

Literature

Author

Jesús Omar Rivera "El Boricuazo"

Jesús Omar Rivera "El Boricuazo"

2022

Nuestro Orgullo

Broadcasting

Radio and TV Personality

Didi Romero

Didi Romero

2022

Rising Star

Performing Arts

Actor, Singer

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