24th Annual NC Latino Diamante Inc Awards

North Carolina’s 24th Annual Latino Diamante Awards show and live performances honor, recognize, and promote the achievements and contributions of Hispanic/Latino individuals and/or organizations in North Carolina.

It does this in the areas of: the arts, education, health and science, economic development, community volunteerism, cultural enrichment, advocacy and academic achievement of youth.

Tapas & Wine Reception
9 Award Presentations
5 live performances
– Ah Pa’ Calaca
– Venezuelan Dance Group
– Boliviaunida NC
– Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition of Julio Ruiz
– Juan Alamo Marimba Latin Jazz
After Party with DJ
and more.

$30 per person – $40 day of event

2019 Award winners
Art & Culture – Peter Marin (Raleigh)
Business – Dolton Espaillat, Sabor Restaurant (Charlotte)
Community Involvement – Yamile McBride (Rural Hall)
Education – Verenisse Ponce-Soria (Pikeville)
Health & Science – Rocio C Anderson (Raleigh)
Latino Advocate – Judith Isabel Montenegro (Chapel Hill)
Jaime León Youth Award – Vivian Villarreal (Raleigh)
Jaime León Youth Award – Mariana Herrera (Raleigh)
Lizette Cruz Watko Award – Fiorella Horna (Cary)

This event is sponsored by: Food Lion
along with award sponsors: First Citizens Bank, SunTrust, and WellsFargoBank
Corporate Sponsors: Duke Energy and Bojangles’
Media Partners: La Conexión USA, Revista Latina NC, Mia Magazine and Mírame Magazine
There is still time to join our Sponsorship Team: Diamante Arts & Cultural Center