Noche de Gala 2025
Noche de Gala 2025 Award Nominations!
Current members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are invited to nominate business associates or themselves to be honored with one of six distinguished awards at their 47th Annual Holiday Noche de Gala.
The award recommender and recipient must be members in good standing (except the Carlos F. Cortes Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient or The Richard Barrera Award recipient).
Nominations must include examples of the company or person’s involvement and specific accomplishments pertaining to the award for which they are being nominated.
Deadline to Submit Nominations
October 1st, 2025 5:00 pm, CST
Business Awards
El Dorado Corporation of the Year Award
Presented to the Hispanic Chamber member corporation that has demonstrated and implemented initiatives that make a positive difference in the growth of Hispanic business
(Business with Membership above $3K)
Jesse F. Flores Hispanic Business of the Year Award
Presented to a Hispanic Chamber member business or organization that has been in existence more than five years. Presented to a Hispanic-owned company that most exemplifies excellence in entrepreneurial spirit, success in business and has demonstrated commitment to the community.
(membership required to be nominated)
(Business started 5 years or older)
Hector Barreto, Sr. New Small Business of the Year Award
Presented to a Hispanic-owned Hispanic Chamber member business or organization that has been in existence five years or less and has shown growth in their business as well as demonstrated positive impact within the Hispanic community.
(Business started 5 years or less)
Individual Awards
Carlos F. Cortes Humanitarian of the Year Award
This award is open to the public and is presented to an individual who best exemplifies the traits of volunteering, community service and tireless dedication to the well-being of the Hispanic community.
(No need to be an HCC member)
The Richard Barrera Award
This Award will recognize an individual who works in Corporate America, Government, or any other organization that has contributed to the mission of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City.
The Manny Lopez Legacy Award
This Award commemorates the success, hard work and the legacy that Manny Lopez was to Kansas City. The Manny Lopez Legacy Award will be given to an individual, entity or business that is a Hispanic Chamber member and that has made a positive impact in the economic landscape or business landscape of greater Kansas City.
(No need to be an HCC member)