New York's El Diario Hosts Its 21st Annual "EL Awards" Ceremony

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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