Empower Women, Promote Higher Education
The Hispanic Association of Women, Inc. recognizes outstanding women in our community through its annual Hispana Inspiradora Award. Nominations for our 2026 recipient will be accepted in early 2027. We and encourage you to nominate a woman that has inspired you at that time.
All nominees must:
· Be of Latina/Hispana descent
· Be a Lubbock County resident
· Demonstrate contributions and outstanding work which benefits the community
· Demonstrate community service and leadership skills
· Be a positive role model for the community, focusing on Hispanic women and youth
Nominees should be a woman that has gone beyond the call of duty in their respective areas of expertise, including community volunteer activities and job responsibilities. Nominations may be submitted by a group or individuals.
The winner will be honored during the annual Hispanic Association of Women Scholarship Gala, which will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2027. The Hispana Inspiradora winner will be invited to attend the Scholarship Gala, along with a guest.
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HISPANA INSPIRADORA AWARD RECIPIENTS
1984
Carmen Salazar
1985
Maggie Trejo
1986
Maria Luisa Mercado
1987
Irma Perez
1988
Penny Morin
1989
Norma E. Porres
1990
Linda DeLeon
1991
Josie Alvarado
1992
Rose Mediano
1993
Virginia Alamanza
1994
Adelaida Montemayor
1995
Maye Constancio
1996
Beatrice Narvaiz
1997
Civic/Church - Gracie Quirino
Education - Anita Rangel
Media/Public Relations - Suzanna Cisneros
Medical - Dr. Nibia Rodriguez
Youth - Maritza Gamboa
1998
Business/Professional - Paula Montoya
Civic/Church - Janie Hernandez
Education - Bessie Saldana
Legal - Judge Aurora C. Hernandez
Media/Public Relations - Carolina Alonzo
Medical - Jose Valdez
Youth - Rachael Marie Cardona
1999
Business/Professional - Marlene Hernandez
Civic/Church - Tavita Hernandez Dorrow
Education - Ana Dominguez
Media/Public Relations - Christy Martinez
Medical - Margie Olivarez
Youth - Zenaida Aguero Reyes
2000
Business/Professional - Anna Mosqueda
Civic/Church - Teresa Herrera
Education - Esmeralda Benitez
Legal - Marina Garcia
Media/Public Relations - Belinda Burrola
Youth - Maritza Gamboa
2001
Business/Professional - Lala Cavazos
Civic/Church - Ester Sepeda
Education - Berta De Los Santos
Legal - Natalie Jane Ybarra
Media/Public Relations - Fannie Rodriguez
Medical - Anna Valdez
Youth - Marisa Ariaz, Jacqueline Vega
2002
Business/Professional - Rosa Llanas
Civic/Church - Irma Guerrero
Education - Janie Landin Ramirez
Legal - Anita Barbosa
Media/Public Relations - Jaylene Rodriguez
Medical - Diana N. Contreras
Youth - Teresa Ayala
2003
Business/Professional - Dela Esqueda
Civic/Church - Lisa Velasquez
Education - Yvonne M. Aldera, PhD
Legal - Josie Aleman
Media/Public Relations - Suzanna Ciseros Martinez
Medical - Irma Rubio, RN
Youth - Dolores Salas
2004
Business/Professional - Debora Lopez
Civic/Church - Alicia Alvarez
Education - Margaret Ramirez Crawford
Legal - Mary Lou Elms
Media/Public Relations - Jackie Leyva
Medical - Karen Ann Esquibel
Youth - Marisol Gonzales
2005
Business/Professional - Velma Medina
Civic/Church - Estela Salazar
Education - Maria Fernandez
Legal - Corina Gainey
Media/Public Relations - Sulieka Acosta
Medical - Virginia Alamanza
Youth - Valerie Martinez
2006
Business/Professional - Diana R. Garcia
Civic/Church - Linda DeLeon
Education - Ernestine Omega Cantu
Legal - Rosa Linda Cox
Media/Public Relations - Olga Riojas Aguero
Medical - Daniela Hernandez Salas
Youth - Amaris Garcia
2007
Business/Professional - Carmen Vige
Civic/Church - San Juanita Valenciano
Education - Maria Lopez-Strong
Legal - Georgia Lucero
Media/Public Relations - Norma Pike
Medical - Patsy Cardona
Youth - Lilliana Gonzales
2008
Business/Professional - Rosa Salazar
Civic/Church - Connie Diaz
Education - Gloria G. Salinas
Legal - Elma Moreno
Youth - Soila Olivarez
2009
Business/Professional - Irasema Velasquez
Civic/Church - Linda Flores
Education - Claudia Bustos
Media/Public Relations - Jobi Martinez
Medical - Amy Gutierrez
Youth - Elida Contreras
2010
Business/Professional - Consuelo Lawrence
Civic/Church - Soyla Castillo
Education - Anita Rangel
Medical - Debra Flores
Youth - Alyssa Guerra
2011
Business/Professional - Melinda Alvarado
Civic/Church - Isabel Gutierrez
Education - Grace Hernandez
Medical - Bertha Martinez
Youth - Renee Morales
2012
Business/Professional - Donna Martindale
Civic/Church - Ruby Gonzales
Education - Dr. Iris Rivero
Medical - Dr. Rita Corona
Youth - Alexa Gomez
2013
Business/Professional - Renee Davis
Civic/Church - Sgt. Monica DeLeon
Education - Heather Martinez
Medical - Rosalinda Jimenez
Youth - Evangeline Jimenez
2014
Rebecca Ramirez
2015
Claudia Bustos-Arguelles
2016
Bibi Licon
2017
Jennifer Castillo
2018
Christy Martinez-Garcia
Megan Estrada
2019
Brandy Pina-Watson
2020
Alice Lozada
2021
Lala Chavez
2022
Esther Pena
2023
Sylvia Juarez
2024
Lisa Marie Scott
2025
Natalia Salazar