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The Latino Talent Awards Showcased the Unity and Diversity of the Latino community.

The Latino Talent Awards recognized the work, service and volunteerism of many Hispanics/Latinos in Michigan and honored the unsung heroes of Michigan’s Hispanic community.

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October 19, 2023
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To celebrate for the fifth time in Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic/Latino community celebratednthe Latino Talent Awards on October 12 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at The Lincoln Manor – Banquet Hall & Event Center in the City of Lincoln Park.

The event was organized by Minority Education Freedom Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and Latinos En Michigan TV, a Hispanic digital news media created in October 2016 by Liliana Ospina, in a “mompreneur,” to share news and video content for the Hispanic Community in Michigan.

The Awards were created by Colombian journalist and immigrant Liliana Ospina, and her husband John Herbstreith in 2019 to honor those who, through volunteerism and hard work, help the Hispanic community, becoming unsung heroes in Michigan.

Jesse Gonzales Sr - keynote speaker
Jesse Gonzales Sr – keynote speaker

Originally Talentos Latinos began as a section that highlighted through video content positive stories and the work of Latinos whose commitment, hard work, and volunteerism, helped improve the lives of fellow Hispanics/Latinos in Michigan.

The stories were shared on social media through the Latinos En Michigan TV Facebook page and were the basis for the launch of the awards to recognize these important members of the community.

The Talentos Latinos Awards began that night with a brief presentation by Jesse Gonzales Sr., better known as the “Mayor of Southwest Detroit”, who was the Keynote speaker for the event and spoke about his personal life and experiences dealing with death.

More than 250 people attended the Latino Talent Awards, which highlighted the diversity of the Latino community and recognized the work, service and contributions of many Hispanic/Latino unsung heroes who work hard for the betterment of the Latino community in Michigan.

The awards recognized Hispanics/Latinos from different industries such as non-profit organizations, arts, finance, economic development, manufacturing, and health care, among others.

From the beginning, the Latino Talent Awards have been well received by the community and the Hispanic community generally nominates the person they believe deserves an award. This year 14 individuals received a Latino Talent Award.

The award winners are Hispanics/Latinos who have not only excelled in their respective fields, but have had a significant impact on the Hispanic/Latino community in Michigan.

Reyna Garcia from Grand Rapids Michigan received the Motivacion Latina Award
Reyna Garcia from Grand Rapids Michigan received the Motivacion Latina Award

People from Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Flint, Troy, Canton, White Lake and other Michigan cities came together to celebrate the diversity of the Hispanic community at an event that promoted the arts, volunteerism and entrepreneurship among Michigan Hispanics/Latinos.

And as usual, the awards showcased the cultural diversity of the Hispanic/Latino community with live performances by local Latino artists showcasing folkloric dances from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

In addition, there were live performances by Panamanian drum and piano duo OB Zuccari, Afro- Colombian singer-songwriter TommyPAPI, and a live concert by Mexican singer Adel Ruelas and the band Luna.

At the end of the event, those who participated in the Latino Talent Awards were very happy to have been able to enjoy an evening that brought together individuals from various parts of Michigan and showcased the cultural diversity of Michigan’s Hispanic/Latino community.

2023 Latino Talent Award Winners / Los Premios Talentos Latinos

  • Latino Legacy Award Premio al Legado Latino Maria Salinas of Congreso de las Comunidades
  • Latino Business Leader Líder Empresarial Latino José L. Flores
  • Latino Altruism Altruismo Latino Jesse Venegas and Yesenia Lara Venegas
  • Latino Community Leader Líder Comunitario Latino Roberto Nearon
  • Latino Business Ambassador Embajador de Negocios Latinos Reverend Patricia Gandarilla
  • Artist Activist Artista Activista Alberto Marin
  • Michigan Latino Media Personality Personalidad de los Medios Latinos de Michigan Luis Mendieta
  • Latin Music Talent Talento Musical Latino Luis Mendieta
  • Latin Music Promoter Promotor de la Musical Latina OB Succari
  • Latina Community Leader Líderesa Latina Comunitario Angela Reyes
  • Ballet Folklorico Latino Ballet Folclórico Latino Nazareth Sandoval - Reflejos Latinos
  • Latino Volunteer Voluntaria Latina Karina Lambaren
  • Latin Motivation Motivación Latina Reyna Garcia
  • Michigan Latina Entrepreneur Empresaria Latina de Michigan Paloma Valdez Garcia

Los Premios Talentos Latinos Mostraron la Unidad y Diversidad de la Comunidad Latina

Los Premios Talentos Latinos reconocieron el trabajo, servicio y voluntariado de muchos hispanos/latinos en Michigan y también honraron a los héroes anónimos de la comunidad hispana de Michigan

Para celebrar por quinta vez en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la comunidad hispana/latina celebró losPremios Talentos Latinos el 12 de octubre de 6:30 PM a 10:30 PM en The Lincoln Manor – Banquet Hall& Event Center en la ciudad de Lincoln Park.

El evento fue organizado por Minority Education Freedom Foundation, una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3), y Latinos En Michigan TV, un medio digital hispano de noticias creado en octubre de 2016 por Liliana Ospina, en una “mamá emprendedora”, para compartir noticias y contenido de videopara la Comunidad Hispana en Michigan.

Los Premios fueron creados por la periodista e inmigrante colombiana Liliana Ospina, y su esposo John Herbstreith en 2019 para honrar a aquellos que, a través del voluntariado y el trabajo duro, ayudan a la comunidad hispana, convirtiéndose en héroes anónimos en Michigan.

Jesse Gonzales Sr - keynote speaker
Jesse Gonzales Sr – keynote speaker

Originalmente Talentos Latinos comenzó como una sección que destacaba a través de contenido de video historias positivas y el trabajo de latinos cuyo compromiso, trabajo y voluntariado, ayudaban a mejorar la vida de sus compatriotas hispanos/latinos en Michigan.

Las historias fueron compartidas en las redes sociales a través de la página de Facebook de Latinos En Michigan TV y fueron la base para el lanzamiento de los premios para reconocer a estos importantes miembros de la comunidad.

Los premios comenzaron con una breve presentación de Jesse Gonzales Sr, mejor conocido como el “Alcalde de Southwest Detroit”, quien fue el Keynote speaker del evento y hablo de su vida personas y sus experiencias enfrentando la muerte.

Más de 250 personas asistieron a los Premios Talentos Latinos, que destacaron la diversidad de la comunidad latina y reconocieron el trabajo, el servicio y las contribuciones de muchos hispanos/latinos héroes anónimos que trabajan duro para el mejoramiento de la comunidad latina en Michigan

Los premios dieron reconocimiento a hispanos/latinos de diferentes industrias como organizaciones sin fines de lucro, artes, finanzas, desarrollo económico, manufactura, y cuidado de la salud, entre otrasDesde el principio, los Premios Talentos Latinos han sido bien recibidos por la comunidad y, por lo general, la comunidad hispana nomina a la persona que cree que merece un premio. Este año 14 personas recibieron un Premio Talentos Latinos.

Las personas que ganaron los premios son Hispanos/Latinos que no sólo se han destacado en sus respectivos campos, sino que han tenido un impacto significativo en la comunidad hispana/latina de Michigan.

Reyna Garcia from Grand Rapids Michigan received the Motivacion Latina Award
Reyna Garcia from Grand Rapids Michigan received the Motivacion Latina Award

Personas de Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Flint, Troy, Canton, White Lake y otras ciudades de Michign sereunieron para celebrar la diversidad de la comunidad hispana en un evento que promovió el arte, el voluntariado y el espíritu empresarial entre los hispanos/latinos de Michigan.

Y como de costumbre, los premios presentaron la diversidad cultural de la comunidad hispana/latinacon actuaciones en directo de artistas latinos locales que mostraron danzas folclóricas de Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, México, Panamá, Perú y Venezuela.

Además, hubo actuaciones en vivo del dúo panameño de tambores y piano OB Zuccari, del cantautor afrocolombiano TommyPAPI y un concierto en vivo de la cantante mexicana Adel Ruelas y labanda Luna.

Al final del evento, las personas que participaron en los Premios Talentos Latinos quedaron muy contentas de haber podido disfrutar de una velada que reunió a individuos de diversas partes de Michigan y mostró la diversidad cultural de la comunidad hispana/latina de Michigan. 

2023 Latino Talent Award Winners / Los Premios Talentos Latinos

  • Latino Legacy Award Premio al Legado Latino Maria Salinas of Congreso de las Comunidades
  • Latino Business Leader Líder Empresarial Latino José L. Flores
  • Latino Altruism Altruismo Latino Jesse Venegas and Yesenia Lara Venegas
  • Latino Community Leader Líder Comunitario Latino Roberto Nearon
  • Latino Business Ambassador Embajador de Negocios Latinos Reverend Patricia Gandarilla
  • Artist Activist Artista Activista Alberto Marin
  • Michigan Latino Media Personality Personalidad de los Medios Latinos de Michigan Luis Mendieta
  • Latin Music Talent Talento Musical Latino Luis Mendieta
  • Latin Music Promoter Promotor de la Musical Latina OB Succari
  • Latina Community Leader Líderesa Latina Comunitario Angela Reyes
  • Ballet Folklorico Latino Ballet Folclórico Latino Nazareth Sandoval - Reflejos Latinos
  • Latino Volunteer Voluntaria Latina Karina Lambaren
  • Latin Motivation Motivación Latina Reyna Garcia
  • Michigan Latina Entrepreneur Empresaria Latina de Michigan Paloma Valdez Garcia
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