La Paz Chattanooga is now accepting nominations for its 5th Annual Latino Leadership Awards. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Aug. 5 and winners will be honored during the Latino Leadership Awards Luncheon on September 19 at the Chattanooga Convention and Trade Center.
The Latino Leadership Awards recognizes Latino and Hispanic leaders that inspire change and are making meaningful contributions in their workplace and also in the Greater Chattanooga community. Award categories include:
Latino Leader of the Year Award – This award recognizes one local Latino's individual career achievement and community impact over the course of their lifetime.
The Latino Leadership Awards selection committee will consider all individuals nominated during the process. The committee will determine which nominees will be honored at the banquet, who will receive the Latino Leader of the Year Award, and who will be eligible for the Chattanooga's Choice Award vote.
Chattanooga’s Choice Award - The general Chattanooga community will have the opportunity to vote for one of the selected honorees from the Latino Leader of the Year selection process. This public voting process will take place in late August prior to the awards banquet.
Latino Community Champion Award – This award recognizes those who have championed services for and/or made a significant impact on Chattanooga's Latino population over a series of years. This recipient does not have to be Latino in heritage.
Emerging Latino Leader Award - This award honors the influence and accomplishments of a local Latino young adult under the age of 25.
All nominees must be of age 18 years or older and live within a 25 mile radius of Chattanooga. To complete an online application or to view 2015 Latino Leadership Award Winners, visit
www.lapazchattanooga.org.