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Join the 10th Annual Adelante Awards to be held in Lubbock, Texas, in 2026! 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: Friday, May 1, 2026, 6 p.m.
2025 Lifetime Achievement ~ Alex Martinez, Professional/Corporate
This recipient is selected by the LHF Board of Directors & the Adelante Awards Committee
The Adelante Awards recognition program is now accepting nominations from men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts.
Individuals will be selected in the following categories: Education, Business Owner/Entrepreneur, Professional, First Responder/Military/Veteran, Civic/Volunteer, Media, Up & Comer/ Young Adult, and Youth.
Community members can submit a nomination for an individual in the respective category, and an independent, anonymous panel of judges will determine the recipients.
2025 Event Chair(s): Rosa Llanas & Christy Martinez-Garcia. The committee includes Lisa Velasquez, Art Cuevas, Frank Garcia, Amaris Garcia, Velinda Betancur, Esmerelda Benitez, and Becki Castilleja.
To become a sponsor or for more information, please call Christy Martinez-Garcia at (806)792-1212.
2025 Lifetime Achievement ~ Alex Martinez, Atmos Energy, Corporate
This recipient is selected by the LHF Board of Directors & the Adelante Awards Committee
Silver Eagle Award
Calletano Torres
Art & Entertainment Category
César De León
Business Category
Gabe Vitela
Civic/Volunteer Category
Mark Tijerina
Community Caregiver Category
Cesar Ramos
Education Category
Dr. Jarett Lujan
Faith & Religion Category
Fermin Sifuentez
First Responder Category
Abimael Morales
Legacy of Service Category
David Flores
Media Category
Eddie Catano
Military/Veteran Category
Steven Posada
Professional Impactor Category
Joseph Llanas
Young Professional Category
Manuel Nevarez
Up & Comer Category
Shawn Garcia
Youth Category
Eliseo Jimenez
Corporate Contributor
Steven Flores, Lamar Advertising
2025 Soaring Eagle Award
This award is given to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond for Los Hermanos Familia – the 2025 Recipient is Johnny Castellano Knights of Columbus #8097, selected by the LHF Board of Directors.
Past Adelante Award & Soaring Eagle Recipients
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Inaugural Adelante Awards Event ~ 2015
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