Join the 8th Annual Adelante Awards to be held in Lubbock, Texas. This event is designed to recognize Hispanic men in the community who have gone above and beyond to serve the Lubbock community.
Adelante Award Banquet Date: May 4, 2024
2024 Event Chair(s): Rosa Llanas & Christy Martinez-Garcia. The committee includes Lisa Velasquez, Art Cuevas, Frank Garcia, Velinda Betancur, Alyssa Betacur, Julia Martinez, and Becki Castilleja.
To become a sponsor or for more information please call Christy Martinez-Garcia at (806)792-1212.




2023 Lifetime Achievement ~ Monsignor David Cruz
This recipient is selected by the LHF Board of Directors & the Adelante Awards Committee
Business Category
Aaron Rejino
Carlos Tarrats
Steven Aguirre
Church Category
Robert Renteria
Thomas Lara
Civic/Volunteer Category
Gilbert, Jr. Salinas
Adam Hernandez
Oscar Sifuentes
Leo Flores
Joshua Ramirez
Health/Medical Category
Michael Montañez
Education Category
Juan Rodriguez
Robert Nuñez
Cresencio (Chris) Lopez
Kenneth Casarez
Billy Alonzo
Military/Veteran Category
Jose Salinas III
Legal & Law Advocacy Category
Noe Valles
First Responder Category
Steven Diaz
Professional Category
Edward Espinoza
Roger Cardenas
Arts & Entertainment Category
Calistro “Junior” Vasquez
Media Category
Michael Cantu
Up & Comer Category
Richard Garcia
Senior Category
Epifanio Aguirre
Athletics Category
J.R. Castilleja (Posthumously)
Corporate Contributor
Pete Cantu
2023 Soaring Eagle Award
This award is given to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond for Los Hermanos Familia – 2023 Recipient is Velinda Betancur.
Will Open November 2023
Past Adelante Award & Soaring Eagle Recipients
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Inaugural Adelante Awards Event ~ 2015
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