This year, we are proud to bring The Maestros event to the dynamic city of Los Angeles. As Latino Leaders Magazine, we recognize LA as a cultural and economic powerhouse with one of the largest and most influential Latino populations in the country. The city’s thriving business landscape, creative industries, and leadership across sectors make it a vital hub for Latino excellence and innovation. By hosting The Maestros in Los Angeles, we aim to honor the leaders who are shaping the future of our community and to provide a meaningful platform for connection, inspiration, and recognition. This celebration reflects our mission to elevate Latino voices and achievements in the cities where their impact is most profound. For more information about the private dinner, including details about the event program, attendance, and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Isabela at isabela@latinoleaders.com
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The Maestros is proud of our generous sponsors:
Southwest Airlines, Comcast NBC Universal, and ProXimo at AVANCE
Past Recipients - Los Angeles & San Francisco
2024
Yana Garcia- Maestro of Leadership
Gilbert Davila- Maestro of Entrepreneurship
Maria Hernandez- Maestro of Community Service
Rick Hernandez- Maestro of Professional Achievement
2023
Chris Iglesias- Maestro of Community Service
Elmy Bermejo- Maestro of Professional Achievement
Amelia Moran Ceja- Maestro of Leadership
2022
Helen Torres - Maestro Of Professional Achievement
Rafael Magaña - Maestro Of Ultimate Drive
Antonio Villaraigosa - Maestro Of Leadership
Laura Catena - Maestro Of Innovation
2021
Maria Martinez - Maestro of Professional Achievement
Gabriela Lopez - Maestro of Ultimate Drive
Tom Flores - Maestro of Entrepreneurship
Gary Acosta - Maestro of Leadership
2020
Alberto Yepes - Maestro of Professional Achievement
Danelis Padron - Maestro of Ultimate Drive
George PLA - Maestro of Entrepreneurship
Mark Madrid - Maestro of Leadership
2019
Guillermo Diaz - Maestro of Professional Achievement
Rolando Herrera - Maestro of Entrepreneurship
Xavier Gutierrez - Maestro of Leadership
Cheyenne Vancooten - Maestro of Ultimate Drive
2018
Andre Arbelaez - Maestro Of Leadership
Myrna Soto - Maestro Of Community Service
Roberto Medrano - Maestro Of Professional Achievement
Marisela Garcia Marquez - BMW Ultimate Drive Award
2017
Vilma Martinez - Maestro Of Diversity Advancement
Mickey Ibarra - Maestro Of Entrepreneurship
Dennis Arriola - Maestro Of Professional Achievement
Elena Rios - Maestro Of Community Service
2016
Dr. Cynthia Telles - Maestro Of Professional Achievement
Luis Maizel - Maestro Of Entrepreneurship
Archbishop Jose H. Gómez - Maestro Of Leadership
Dr. Sandra Hernandez - Maestro Of Community Service
2015
Castulo de la Rocha - Maestro Of Community Service
Alex Nogales - Maestro Of Leadership
Hector Barreto - Maestro Of Entrepreneurship
Monica Lozano - Maestro Of Professional Achievement
2014
Moctesuma Esparza - Maestro Of Entrepreneurship
Ramon Baez - Maestro Of Professional Achievement
Solomon Trujullo - Maestro Of Leadership
Linda Griego - Maestro Of Community Service
2013
Lorena Hernandez - Maestro Of Professional Acheievment
Jerry Porras - Maestro Of Innovation
Ortensia Lopez - Maestro Of Community Service
Cruz Reynosos - Maestro Of Leadership
2012
Jose Quinonez - Maestro Of Community Service
Dorene Dominguez - Maestro Of Professional Achievement
David Olivencia - Maestro Of Innovation
2011
Frank Alverez - Maestro Of Leadership
Tony Quintero - Professional Achievement
Orson Aguilar - Maestro Of Innovation
John de Luna - Maestro Of Entrepreneurship
2010
Sylvia & Eduardo Rallo - Maestro Of Entrepreneurship
Michael Torres - Maestro Of Entrepreneurship
Sergio Garcia - Maestro of Professional Achievement