Mayor's Office of Special Events

Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Awards

The Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards (MHHA) Committee seeks to recognize exemplary Hispanics who have made outstanding contributions toward improving the quality of life within the Houston Hispanic community.

The MHHA Committee will review nomination entries and select the most outstanding nominees to receive the 2023 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards. Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council will salute the winners at Council session every Tuesday during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15).  All winners will be presented an award at the kick-off celebration.

• 2023 Nomination Form in .doc
• 2023 Nomination Form in .pdf

Arts in the Community

• Geraldina Interiano Wise ... Nominated Roland Garcia | Geraldina Interiano Wise Nomination Letter | Geraldina Interiano Wise Bio and Resume
• Baldemar Rodriguez ... Nominated by Dr. Sergio Lira | Baldimar Rodriguez Nomination Letter | Baldimar Rodriguez Resume | Baldemar Rodriguez "American Mariachi" Graphic

Community Activist

• Rachel Cevallos de Gonzales ... Nominated Raymond L. Valdez | Rachel Cevallos de Gonzales Nomination Letter
• Elva Trevino ... Nominated by Tiffany Thomas | Elva Trevino Nomination Letter | Elva Trevino Bio and Information

Education in the Community

• Dr. Cruz Casiano ... Nominated by Dr. DeShanna Reed
• Daniel Saenz ... Nominated by Ximena Magaña

Healthcare

• Marlen Trujillo ... Nominated by Amy Peck | Marlen Trujillo Resume | Marlen Trujillo Headshot | Marlen Trujillo Bio | Marlen Trujillo Profile and Volunteerism | Marlen Trujillo Letter of Recommendation

Lifetime Achievement

• Mary Ramos ... Nominated by Cynthia Cisneros Brown | Mary Ramos Letter of Recommendation | Mary Ramos Bio and Information

Youth Activist

• Marcos Delgadillo Lope ... Nominated by Olivia Lee & Lenora Sorola-Pohlman

2022 Events Photo Gallery

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Previous Winners and Press Releases

• List of Previous Winners (.pdf, updated 09.15.2023)
• Read the 2022 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2021 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2020 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2019 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2018 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2016 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2015 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2014 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2013 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2013 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2012 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2011 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2010 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2009 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2008 Award Winners Press Release (.html)