The fourth annual HONOR Latino Awards proudly recognizes the achievements of community leaders and trailblazers who have made outstanding civic contributions to the Las Vegas Community.
The city of Las Vegas invites you to nominate someone whose exceptional achievements deserve to be recognized and honored. Click here to submit nominations, which are open through Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
- Emerging Leader Award
- Advancing Arts & Culture Award
- Business and Economic Advancement Award
- Advancing Equity in Healthcare Award
- Spiritual Community Trailblazer Award
- Educating Our Community Trailblazer Award
- Outstanding Leadership Trailblazer Award
1. Emerging Leader Award
Honoring an up-and-coming leader who has demonstrated substantial potential for innovation, creativity, vision and positive influence.
Conditions for nomination:
Latino youth, student athletes and adults who have shown impressive promise and exceptional leadership abilities in a new focus area or endeavor are eligible for nomination.
2. Advancing Arts & Culture Award
Honoring a Las Vegas community member who is passionate about and dedicated to advancing Latino arts & culture.
Conditions for nomination:
Nominees have a history of highlighting awareness and access to Latino arts & culture, and are passionate about increasing arts & culture programming relevant to the Latino community of Las Vegas. Artists, art activists, gallery owners, art organizations, and other individuals involved with arts & culture are eligible for nomination.
3. Business and Economic Advancement Award
Honoring a local business professional who has displayed entrepreneurial character, high standards, innovative professional practice and ongoing committed support of the Latino community.
Conditions for nomination:
Local business owners and/or local businesses that have had a positive impact on the Latino community are eligible for nomination.
4. Advancing Equity in Health Care Award
Honoring a healthcare provider, first-responder or health care advocate who exemplifies courage, empathy, and leadership through their dedication and commitment to our community’s health and health care equity.
Conditions for nomination:
All health care providers, first responders and health care advocates advancing health care equity within the Latino community are eligible.
5. Spiritual Community Trailblazer Award
Honoring a spiritual leader with a legacy of transcending organizational boundaries to promote spiritual and religious growth, partnership and engagement through inspired action and visionary leadership.
Conditions for nomination:
Leaders of spiritual organization services and support to the Latino community of Las Vegas are eligible for nomination.
6. Educating Our Community Trailblazer Award
Honoring a Latino educator and their longstanding dedication to mentor, guide and support Las Vegas students to achieve their full potential.
Conditions for nomination:
Latino educators who exemplify excellence and commitment to their students and community. This award is open to all educator roles in the greater Las Vegas area, including teachers, instructors, and administration.
7. Outstanding Leadership Trailblazer Award
Honoring a community member with a rich and vibrant history of leadership and contribution to the Las Vegas Latino community. Leaders who created a legacy of impactful service and outstanding inspiration for future generations.
Conditions for Nomination:
Nominees lead by example, enthusiastically empower others, and have the upmost dedication to working alongside the Latino community. Leaders have led efforts with great results and positive impacts on the Latino community of Las Vegas.