Hispanic Heritage Awards

Recognizing an emerging business with early promise and innovation.

• Recognizing an emerging business with early promise and innovation.
• In operation for three years or fewer.
• Demonstrates significant growth and industry success.
• Features a unique product, service, or business model.
• Shows strong financial performance and exceptional customer feedback.
• Uses effective branding and marketing strategies.
• Communicates a clear plan for sustainable growth and long-term impact.

Celebrating a business enhancing community well-being.

• Celebrating a business enhancing community well-being.
• Promotes physical, mental, or emotional health through its offerings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to improving client wellness.
• Provides measurable health outcomes and strong testimonials.
• Participates in community-based health education or outreach programs.

Spotlighting innovation and advancement in technology.

• Delivers cutting-edge solutions or tech-based services
• Applies technology effectively to address business challenges
• Maintains a strong record of development and user satisfaction
• Shows potential for scalability and future industry relevance

Honoring women-led business excellence and empowerment.

• Women-owned and operated
• Demonstrates leadership, innovation, and success within their industry
• Creates opportunities for advancement and inclusion of women
• Serves as a role model for entrepreneurship and community impact

Recognizing mission-driven organizations making measureable change.

• Demonstrates a clear mission and measurable impact in addressing critical social or environmental challenges
• Collaborates with other organizations and stakeholders
• Engages volunteers and builds community partnerships
• Users innovative approaches to drive lasting impact

Celebrating local business resilience and community presence.

• Be independently owned and operated
• Not be a subsidiary or division of a larger company
• Have an average annual revenue of $1.5 milion or less over the past three (3) fiscal years, as commonly used in state-level procurement and support programs
• Shows consistent performance and growth
• Earns strong customer loyalty and positive reviews
• Offers innovative services, products, or models
• Actively participates in local community development
• Demonstrates success in overcoming challenges with limited resource

Honoring a hospitality, tourism, cultural, or community organization, business, or individual that enhances visitor experiences while preserving, promoting, and elevating the heritage, traditions, and cultural identity of our community.

• Exceptional hospitality and visitor experience through hospitality, tourism, cultural programming, accomodations, dining, attractions, museums, events, or guest services.
• Celebrates New Mexico History, traditions, arts, food, music and culture.
• Strong partnerships that support local businesses, cultural organizations, artists, and community traditions.
• Innovation in cultural tourism, preservation, education, storytelling, and heritage experiences.