The 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards announces final honorees, host, performers, and presenters

Commonly known as “America’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration,”  The Hispanic Heritage Awards will take place on September 4^th at The Warner Theatre in Washington D.C.

 “One of the nation’s most prestigious Latino cultural events of the year… There is something inherently thrilling about the Hispanic Heritage Awards: the show entertains, inspires, and feeds the soul.”– NAHJ 

 2025 Honorees: RAUW ALEJANDRO (Vision), FELIX CONTRERAS (Journalism), CHEECH MARIN (Arts),  ROSIE PEREZ (Leadership), JULISSA PRADO (Entrepreneurship) and GLORIA TREVI (Legend)

Performances by: DAYMÉ AROCENA, DANNYLUX, GLORIA TREVI, LISA LISA, RAINAO.  Additional special appearances by: MJ ACOSTA-RUIZ, STEVE BERLIN (Los Lobos), PAULINA CHAVEZ, CRAZY LEGS, HUMERTO GATICA, MAYAN LOPEZ (Host), Members of MENUDO, IVY QUEEN, GINA TORRES, JULIAN WORKS  & More!

WASHINGTON, D.C. (9/2/2025) – The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced today host, musical performers, and additional special appearances set to take part in  the 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards (HHAs) on September 4 at the historic Warner Theatre in in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will be premiere on PBS to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, bringing together voices and visionaries from across the arts, entrepreneurship, journalism, education, public service, and beyond, to honor the essential contributions of the Latino community’s leadership to the United States.

This year’s honorees include: Puerto Rican superstar, RAUW ALEJANDRO; trailblazing journalist and an international ambassador for Latin music and art, FELIX CONTRERAS; legendary comedian, actor, and art collector, CHEECH MARIN; Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy-Nominated Actress, ROSIE PEREZ; passionate advocate for natural beauty, Latina empowerment, and sustainability, founder and CEO of Rizos Curls, JULISSA PRADO; and Latin Music superstar, hailed by Rolling Stone as “The Queen of Mexican Pop,” GLORIA TREVI.

The ceremony will be hosted by actress and producer Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs. Lopez), featuring special musical performances by honoree Gloria Trevi, and a lineup of chart-topping, award-winning artists including Daymé Arocena, DannyLux, Lisa Lisa, and RaiNao. The evening promises an electrifying celebration of music and culture, with appearances by iconic artists and trailblazers such as Ivy Queen, Steve Berlin (Los Lobos), Paulina Chavez, Crazy Legs, Humberto Gatica, Members of Menudo Gina Torres, Ivette Rodriguez, Julian Works, and more.

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The Hispanic Heritage Awards (HHAs) were established by The White House in 1988 to commemorate the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month in America and are often recognized as “America’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration” and supported by 40 national, Latino-serving institutions. The HHAs recognize Latino accomplishment, vision, and cultural pride.  Watch highlights from last year’s awards HERE & find all past HHA Honorees HERE.

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

The Hispanic Heritage Awards serve as a launch of HHF’s year-round mission focused on education, workforce, societal impact, and leadership. Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org. Follow HHF on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.  Listen to the HHF podcast Fritanga on your favorite streaming service and HHF YouTube channel.

For more information on the 38^th Hispanic Heritage Awards, please contact John Reilly, [email protected] or Nicolás Peña, [email protected].

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica Herrera, [email protected]

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