Mayor's Office of Special Events

Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Awards

The Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards (MHHA) Committee seeks to recognize exemplary Hispanics who have made outstanding contributions toward improving the quality of life within the Houston Hispanic community.

The MHHA Committee will review nomination entries and select the most outstanding nominees to receive the 2023 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards. Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council will salute the winners at Council session every Tuesday during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15).  All winners will be presented an award at the kick-off celebration.

Previous Winners and Press Releases

• List of Previous Winners (.pdf, updated 09.15.2023)
• Read the 2023 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2022 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2021 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2020 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2019 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2018 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2016 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2015 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2014 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2013 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2013 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2012 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2011 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2010 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2009 Award Winners Press Release (.html)
• Read the 2008 Award Winners Press Release (.html)

2022 Events Photo Gallery

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