The National Football League, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, and Nationwide once again celebrate NFL Latino Youth Honors finalists during Super Bowl LIX week in New Orleans

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NEW ORLEANS —The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), NFL and Nationwide will once again celebrate and support student-athlete leaders from NFL markets across the country as part of the NFL Latino Youth Honors activities during Super Bowl LIX week February 3-9 in New Orleans.

As part of the program, the eight NFL Latino Youth Honors finalists, previously announced by the NFL, will attend Super Bowl LIX and participate in special events hosted by the NFL. These events include the Super Bowl Experience, the NFL Latino Youth Honors Mentorship Session, NFL Honors presented by Invisalign, and a special celebration dinner in partnership with Nationwide on Friday, February 7 at 6:00 pm. CST, at the Japanese Room, Antoine’s Restaurant, 713 St. Louis St.

“The NFL Latino Youth Honors exemplifies the power of sport to inspire and uplift communities, celebrating the incredible achievements of young Latinos who embody excellence both on and off the field,” said Marissa Solis, NFL Senior Vice President of Global Brand & Consumer Marketing. We are proud to recognize these future changemakers, who represent the heart of what our game stands for—leadership, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of service.”

“We are thrilled to recognize the impact of these outstanding young leaders who are not only making an impact on the field, but also in the classroom and community,” said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF.  “It’s a privilege to continue to build on our partnership with our familia at Nationwide and our long-standing collaboration with the NFL year-round, culminating with our Super Bowl LIX-week activities.”

“As a longtime partner of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and the presenting sponsor of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, Nationwide celebrates the remarkable achievements of these outstanding student-athletes,” said Lu Yarbrough III, Associate Vice President of Enterprise Diverse and Cause Marketing at Nationwide. “The Latino Youth honorees embody the spirit of leadership and community service, much like the NFL Man of the Year nominees. They are true champions, inspiring us all with their dedication and impact.”

The NFL Latino Youth Honors presented by Procter & Gamble recognize high school seniors across NFL club markets who excel in the classroom and on the field. The national recipients and finalists of the NFL Latino Youth Honors will be invited to participate in HHF’s 26th Annual National Youth Awards Ceremony in the spring. Additionally, they will be connected with over 300,000 students and young professionals through the HHF LOFT (Latinos On Fast Track) Network, providing them with access to mentors, resources, networking opportunities, workshops, symposia, summits, internships, and full-time positions with Fortune 500 companies.

Visit http://nfl.com/LatinoYouthHonors for more information.

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation

HHF is a national nonprofit organization focused on education, workforce, social innovation and culture through the lens of leadership. For more information, visit www.hispanicheritage.org and follow the Hispanic Heritage Foundation on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Listen to the HHF podcast Fritanga on your favorite streaming service and HHF YouTube channel.

About Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard & Poor’s. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit https://www.nationwide.com/.

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