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2025 Adelante Awards - Empowerment in Action

The Adelante Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporations in the St. Louis Metro Area. 

This year’s theme "Empowerment in Action" – recognizes individuals and organizations that inspire change and progress. The Adelante Awards highlight the significant impact our Hispanic Leaders have in our community fostering growth and building a stronger Greater St. Louis Region for everyone.  

Join us in recognizing those who are making a difference and inspiring others to contribute to our vibrant community! 

Nominations for the 2025 Adelante Awards are officially OPEN! 🌟

Introducing the Hispanic/Latino Artist of the Year Award!

The Adelante Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Hispanic and Latino leaders, businesses, and organizations making a significant impact in the St. Louis community. This is your chance to recognize those who embody excellence, innovation, and leadership!

This year, we are excited to introduce a brand-new category—Hispanic/Latino Artist of the Year! 🎭🎨🎶 This award will honor a talented artist whose work enriches our community and represents the vibrancy of Hispanic/Latino culture through visual arts, music, literature, or performance.

Nomination Deadline: February 28, 2025

Thank you to our Sponsors!

The 2025 award ceremony sponsors are:

  • Silver Sponsor: Montgomery Bank
  • Bronz SPONSOR: AT&T, FF&G LC

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2025 Adelante Awards, please contact Monica Santamaria at msantamaria@hccstl.com.

2024 Adelante Awardees

2024 Adelante Award Nominees

2024 Adelante Awards photos

Relive the excitement of the 2024 Adelante Awards! Take a look at the unforgettable moments from the evening.

If you would like a high-quality version of any of the images, please don't hesitate to contact us at communication@hccstl.com.

A special thank you to our talented photographer, Lance Omar Thurman, for beautifully capturing the evening.

TESTIMONIALS

"What a grand party. The Adelante Awards, hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has a vibe very similar to the Academy Awards. Upon arrival, the guests are pampered with pre-party fun. When the doors open to the grand hall, everyone enters taking their seat at elegantly decorated tables. The entertainment is festive, and the food is not only delicious, but art masterpieces are displayed on the plates. We were nominated for the Civic Award of the Year, and it was a tie. I remember when the first winner was announced, and we sat waiting for the second winner’s name. The anticipation was killing us when we heard our name announced. All of us jumped up screaming as if we had won a million dollars. We began hugging each other and making our way to the stage. The award plaque is breathtaking, and the photo flashes made everything feel like a dream. Thank you, HCC, for recognizing our hard work in the community."

Katie Heaton, Latino Roundtable Chairman

TESTIMONIALS

Wow! I am still walking on cloud 9! From the reception to the dinner, the Adelante Awards committee of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) made sure attendees, nominees, and winners felt special and seen. The awards ceremony was high-class and yet, felt like home as we dined with family, colleagues, and friends. As a winner of the Hispanic Lifetime Achievement Award, the art piece I received as the award is indicative of the attention to detail demonstrated by the committee. This was not a plastic, marble, or wood plaque. It is a work of art intricately drawn with colorful threads like the St. Louis Latino community, who came from many countries and became one. The award showcases the Huichol people from northern Jalisco, part of Nayarit, Zacatecas and Durango who remain true to their culture to this day. From this Latina Veteran who loves and supports all cultures and their people, to the HCC, muchas gracias! Friends, next year when you see the ads go out for this event, get your ticket right then and there. You don't want to miss it!

Esmeralda Aharon, Program Director, Staff and Community Engagement. Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Saint Louis University, School of Medicine.

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