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The 7th Annual Talentos Latinos Awards Honor Latino Community Leaders Across Michigan

Stephanie Sanchez by Stephanie Sanchez
October 9, 2025
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Last Friday, October 3, community members gathered at the Lincoln Manor Banquet Hall in Lincoln Park for the 7th Annual Talentos Latinos Awards, a celebration recognizing leaders in the Hispanic community across Michigan.

Organized by the Minority Education Freedom Foundation and Latinos En Michigan TV, the empowering event was fittingly held during Hispanic Heritage Month. Energy poured out of the main room doors, hearing the live performance by Rosalina Molares and seeing everyone dressed in their best, leading attendees to anticipate what was to come. The room quickly filled with a sense of community poised to enjoy a celebration but to also recognize the importance and impact of Michigan’s Latino community. Guests mingled in light conversation surrounding the photo booth prior to the decorated tables being endowed with authentic cuisine:  chicken, Barbacoa, rice, and more!

The night started off with a national anthem performance by Sebastian Duque, a versatile musician who combines technology and artistry, as well as a prayer from Kevin Casillas, Pastor of First Latin America Baptist Church. Lilianna Ospina and John Herbstreith, co-founders of Latinos En Michigan TV, welcomed the audience and the night officially began. The program honored 13 individuals whose work has had a meaningful impact across the state, while including lively performances all evening. Performances included: Flamenco, Reflejos Latinos Ballet, Interlude by Adel Ruelas, Joyas de México, Juan Castañeda & Ana M. Boada, Kenya Cruz, and the energetic DJ Williams.

The following individuals were honored for their accomplishments: 

  • María Marín – Latina Legacy Award
  • Sairy García – Latina Community Leader
  • Marian Esnoval – Michigan Latina Entrepreneur
  • Kenya Cruz – Latino Musical Talent
  • Mario Alberto Martínez Méndez – Latino Activist Artist
  • Cecilia Jaime Gutiérrez – Latina Education Leader
  • Marco Márquez – Latino Volunteer
  • Daphne Navarro – The Latinos que Inspiran Award
  • Alejandra Walters – The Michigan Latina Realtor
  • Sister Marie Benzing – Amiga de los Latinos Award
  • Attorney Elizabeth Rosario – Latino Altruism
  • Mayté Penman – Latina Business Ambassador
  • Jesús Grillo – Latino Media Personality

Special award honorees included Jesús Grillo, co-founder of the only Spanish-language newspaper in Southwest Michigan New/Nueva Opinión, who was honored as Latino Media Personality; and Cecilia Jaime Gutiérrez, awarded Latina Education Leader for her role in expanding educational access and helping improve health and quality of life within the Latino community.

Throughout the evening, honorees gave insights into the work being done in our neighborhoods across Michigan—often, without recognition. The warm response of the audience acknowledging the importance of each contribution flooded the room with emotion.

Proceeds from the eventful night will help support Detroit community programs such as ProsperUs, which provides financial education for aspiring Hispanic entrepreneurs, and Latino Voices in Tech, focused on increasing Latino representation in the technology fields. The digital media outlet Latinos En Michigan TV is also supported by the event’s fundraising.

Many community sponsors were in attendance, showing continued support for Hispanic-led initiatives in the region; Rocket Companies, Ideal Group, Amezola Tree Service, and more.

For many, especially those from Southwest Detroit and Downriver communities like Lincoln Park, the event served as both a celebration and a reminder of the talent and dedication around us. Special nights like the Talentos Latinos Awards are important not only for those who are recognized, but for the broader community. Bringing to light the leadership, creativity, and perseverance that exist within Michigan’s Latinos population.

As the evening came to a close, guests lingered in the hall to greet old friends, take photos, and congratulate honorees. It was a proud night for many and just what the community needs—empowerment and unity.

This article and photos were  made possible thanks to a generous grant to EL CENTRAL Hispanic News by Press Forward, the national movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news. Learn more at www.pressforward.news.

La séptima edición anual de los Talentos Latinos Awards honra a los líderes de la comunidad latina en todo Michigan

El pasado viernes 3 de octubre, miembros de la comunidad se reunieron en el salón de banquetes Lincoln Manor en Lincoln Park para la séptima edición anual de los Talentos Latinos Awards, una celebración que reconoce a los líderes de la comunidad hispana en todo Michigan.

Organizado por Minority Education Freedom Foundation y Latinos En Michigan TV, el inspirador evento se llevó a cabo acertadamente durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. La energía emanaba de las puertas del salón, al escuchar la actuación en vivo de Rosalina Molares y ver a todos vestidos con sus mejores galas, lo que llevó a los asistentes a anticipar lo que estaba por venir. El salón rápidamente se llenó de un sentido de comunidad dispuesta a disfrutar de una celebración, pero también a reconocer la importancia y el impacto de la comunidad latina de Michigan. Los invitados conversaban animadamente alrededor del fotomatón antes de que las mesas decoradas fueran servidas con auténtica comida: pollo, barbacoa, arroz y más.

La noche comenzó con la interpretación del himno nacional por parte de Sebastián Duque, un músico versátil que combina tecnología y arte, y también con una oración de Kevin Casillas, pastor de la Primera Iglesia Bautista de América Latina. Lilianna Ospina y John Herbstreith, cofundadores de Latinos En Michigan TV, dieron la bienvenida al público y la noche comenzó oficialmente. El programa homenajeó a 13 personas cuyo trabajo ha tenido un impacto significativo en todo el estado, además de incluir actuaciones animadas durante toda la velada. Las actuaciones incluyeron: Flamenco, Reflejos Latinos Ballet, Interlude by Adel Ruelas, Joyas de México, Juan Castañeda & Ana M. Boada, Kenya Cruz, y el enérgico DJ Williams.

Las siguientes personas fueron honradas por sus logros: 

  • María Marín – Premio Latina Legacy
  • Sairy García – Líder de la comunidad latina
  • Marian Esnoval – Emprendedora latina de Michigan
  • Kenya Cruz – Talento musical latino
  • Mario Alberto Martínez Méndez – Artista activista latino
  • Cecilia Jaime Gutiérrez – Líder Educativa Latina
  • Marco Márquez – Voluntario Latino
  • Daphne Navarro – Premio Latinos que Inspiran
  • Alejandra Walters – Agente Inmobiliaria Latina de Michigan
  • Hermana Marie Benzing – Premio Amiga de los Latinos
  • Abogada Elizabeth Rosario  –Altruismo Latino
  • Mayté Penman – Embajadora empresarial latina.
  • Jesús Grillo – Personalidad mediática latina.

Entre los honrados con premios especiales se encontraban Jesús Grillo, cofundador del único periódico en español de Southeast Michigan, New/Nueva Opinión, que fue honrado como Personalidad Latina de los Medios de Comunicación; y Cecilia Jaime Gutiérrez, honrada como Líder Latina en Educación por su papel en la ampliación del acceso a la educación y su contribución a la mejora de la salud y la calidad de vida de la comunidad latina.

Durante la noche, los honrados compartieron información sobre el trabajo que se está realizando en nuestros vecindarios de todo Michigan, a veces sin reconocimiento. La respuesta cálida del público, que reconoció la importancia de cada contribución, llenó el salón de emoción. Los ingresos de la noche ayudarán a apoyar programas comunitarios de Detroit como ProsperUs, que ofrece educación financiera a aspirantes a empresarios hispanos, y Latino Voices in Tech, que se centra en aumentar la representación latina en los campos tecnológicos. El medio de comunicación digital Latinos En Michigan TV también se beneficia de la recaudación de fondos del evento. 

Muchos patrocinadores de la comunidad asistieron al evento, mostrando su continuo apoyo a las iniciativas lideradas por hispanos en la región, como Rocket Companies, Ideal Group, Amezola Tree Service y muchos más.

Para muchos, especialmente para los residentes del Southwest Detroit y las comunidades ribereñas como Lincoln Park, el evento sirvió tanto como celebración como recordatorio del talento y la dedicación que nos rodea. Las noches especiales como la de los Talentos Latinos Awards son importantes no solo para los galardonados, sino también para la comunidad en general, ya que ponen de relieve el liderazgo, la creatividad y la perseverancia que existen entre la población latina de Michigan. 

Al concluir la noche, los invitados se quedaron en el salón para saludar a amigos, tomar fotos y felicitar a los honrados. Fue una noche de orgullo para muchos y justo lo que la comunidad necesita: empoderamiento y unidad.

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