Latino Diamante Awards

Since 1996, the Latino Diamante Awards have been the cornerstone of Diamante’s mission to uplift and celebrate the Latino/Hispanic communities of North Carolina. This vibrant annual event features an inspiring awards ceremony and dynamic live performances, recognizing individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact—while showcasing the rich cultural diversity that defines our community.

Desde 1996, los Premios Latino Diamante han sido el evento emblemático de Diamante, dedicado a exaltar y celebrar a las comunidades latinas e hispanas de Carolina del Norte. Esta vibrante ceremonia anual incluye presentaciones en vivo y un emotivo acto de premiación que reconoce a personas y organizaciones que han hecho contribuciones significativas, destacando al mismo tiempo la riqueza y diversidad cultural que nos define.

2025 30th Annual NC

Latino Diamante Awards

Cary Arts Center

11/8/2025

6:00 p.m.

Tickets: $40 per person

Live Performances | Awards Presentation Cultural Reception | After-Party with DJ

30th Latino Diamante Awards 11/8/25

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To Nominate

A North Carolina Community leader, or review the nomination form before you start, please click on this box

Students Application

To access the application for the Jaime Leon Youth Award please click on this box! please read the application carefully!

Performers

For the 2025 Latino Diamante Awards 30th anniversary, we are seeking Trio groups. If you are interested in performing, please click this box to submit your application!

Awards are presented in:

ART & CULTURE (Arte y Cultura) Recognizes significant contributions to the visual, literary, cultural or performing arts, media, communications, or to an organization that promotes artists, or art programs in the Hispanic community
BUSINESS (Empresa) Recognizes excellence in the business and/or corporate community. The nominee may be retired, self-employed, or otherwise working in the business field.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (Trabajo en la Comunidad) Recognizes significant contributions made to the Hispanic community through the devotion of time and energy, to improve the quality of life of Hispanic/Latinos in North Carolina.
EDUCATION (Educación) Recognizes outstanding contributions in education through teaching, administration, research, and/or participation in professional education associations.
HEALTH & SCIENCE (Salud y Ciencia) Recognizes individual contributions and achievements in the field of health and science. The nominee may have promoted these fields through individual performance, teaching, research, organizing programs, or assisting others.
LATINO ADVOCATE (Defensor de los Latinos) Recognizes significant contributions made by an elected or appointed civic leader or by a community organization to improve the quality of life of Hispanic/Latinos in North Carolina.
JAIME LEON YOUTH AWARD (Logro Juvenil)A financial award to graduating high school seniors by recognizing contributions to the community, leadership qualities, and the achievements of Hispanic-Latino youth in North Carolina.
LIZETTE CRUZ WATKO AWARD (Premio Lizette Cruz Watko) Recognizes contributions made by an individual for more than 20 years to the Hispanic community through the devotion of time and energy, intending to improve the quality of life of Hispanics in North Carolina.