Honorees

The annual gala honors accomplished leaders that serve as an inspiration to the Latino community. These trailblazing individuals demonstrate a strong commitment to the advancement and empowerment of the Latino community within their careers and communities.

The Institute commemorates these honorees through the following awards: Excelencia Award, Magno Award and Humanitaria/o Award. To nominate a future honoree, please send an email to [email protected] with the individual's name and a summary of why you are nominating them.

We thank and celebrate the individuals and corporations who have been recognized by the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute:

2019

Jeffrey Martinez 
Territory Executive, Executive Vice President 
PNC Bank 
 
Stacie de Armas 
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives 
Nielsen 
 
Claudia Romo Edelman 
Founder and Diplomat 
We Are All Human Foundation 

2018

Arlene Quinones Perez 
Partner 
DeCotis, Fitzpatrick, Cole & Giblin 
 
Ernie Diaz 
EVP, Head of Distribution 
TD Bank 

2016

Lillian Rodriguez Lopez 
Director, Latin Affairs (Former) 
The Coca-Cola Company 
 
Eduardo Martinez 
President 
The UPS Foundation 
 
Bernie Williams 
New York Yankees All-Star 

2015

Roberto Llamas 
Executive Vice President & Corporate Officer 
Univision 

Carlos Rodriguez 
President & Chief Executive Officer 
ADP

2014

Maria Elena Salinas
Emmy Award Winning Journalist

Mario J. Paredes
Chief Executive Officer
SOMOS

2013

Javier Farfan
Head of Music, Entertainment, and Culture Marketing (Former)
PepsiCo

Perla Capriles
Philanthropist

2012

Ben Rodriguez-Cubeñas
Program Director, Culpeper Arts & Culture
Rockefeller Brothers Fund