El Diario, The Longest-Running Spanish-language Daily Newspaper in the United States, Will Host Its 2025 “EL Awards” Ceremony
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — El Diario, the longest-running Spanish-language daily newspaper, will honor 21 influential Latino men who serve as role models to a new generation at the 2025 EL Awards ceremony. The honorees are nominated by the community and finalists are then selected by El Diario’s editorial team. Featuring exceptional voices within the Hispanic community is part of the publication’s long standing mission and goal toward elevating those making a difference.
The ceremony will take place at The Harvard Club from 12pm – 3pm in New York City, and the honorees will be featured in a special supplement, which will be available in the Sunday edition of El Diario on October 12, 2025. El Diario is also honored to present its ‘Mujeres Destacadas,’ an awards program recognizing outstanding Latinas in the tri-state area for their unparalleled contributions. Nominations for ‘Mujeres Destacadas’ will open in January 2026
“This year’s honorees are beacons of hope—educators shaping future generations, artists and chefs elevating our culture, community leaders lending a hand, doctors caring for our health, entrepreneurs creating opportunity, journalists reporting with integrity, and advocates driving justice. Each embodies the resilience and spirit of our people. Their stories remind us that no obstacle can stop a community that stands firm in its values, inspiring new generations to believe anything is possible and to keep working toward a future of dignity and hope.” said Rafael Cores, SVP, Hispanic Content.
GMC, the title sponsor for this event, is proud to support this legacy and honor the extraordinary contributions of the 2025 El Awards honorees, and the excellence that they inspire.
The list of 2025 EL Awards honorees include:
Dr. Erick Alfonso, Superintendent of Belleville Public Schools and CEO of ALIGN Consultant Group
Felipe Ayala Jr., CEO of The Village NY and Academic Advisor at Bronx Community College
Isidro Cancel, Deputy Supervisor, Town of Haverstraw
Gregory Carballada, President & CEO, Azar Design, CO
Dennis Carrion, Founder of Carrion Accident & Injury Attorneys, PLLC
Ricardo Cosme-Ruiz, Special Advisor for New York City and Downstate Justice Initiatives
Eddie Cuesta, Executive Director, Dominicanos USA
Nelson Figueroa, Co-Host of Sports Nation Nightly, PIX 11
David Guzman, Corporate Comptroller, NYC Health & Hospitals
Arturo Martinez, Entertainment Executive
Carlos Medina, Entrepreneur and President & CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Gary Merson, General Assignment Reporter, Noticias Univision 41
Jonathan Monsalve, President & CEO, The Osbourne Association
Nelson J. Ortiz, Director, Apex Accelerator at LaGuardia Community College
Carlos Rivera, Interim Associate Dean Student Development and Enrollment Management, Hostos Community College – CUNY
Michael Roca, Executive Director Cross-Cultural COE, Omnicom Media Group
Richard Sandoval, Chef / Founder / CEO, Richard Sandoval Hospitality
Edgar Santana, Executive Deputy Secretary to New York Governor Kathy Hochul
Fer Da Silva, Visual Artist and Painter
Sergio Trujillo, Tony Award-winning Broadway director and Choreographer
Carlos Velazquez, Chief Executive Officer, Police Athletic League Inc.
The 2025 EL Awards sponsors include:
GMC and Univision 41
About El Diario
Founded in 1913, El Diario is the longest publishing Spanish-language daily newspaper in the United States. Since its inception as a small publication in Lower Manhattan named La Prensa, the newspaper has grown into one of the largest and most influential Latino media outlets in the nation. In 1963, it merged with El Diario de Nueva York, forming El Diario/La Prensa, as it is known nowadays. The newspaper is now a state-of-the-art multimedia operation that includes print, digital, and other platforms.
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