Honoring 20 to 25 Texas Latino Leaders
From those who paved the way to those shaping what comes next.
Legacy Leaders
Those who paved the way.
Pioneers whose work over decades has shaped Texas Latino communities through service institutions.
Established Leaders
Those driving impact today.
Mid-career to senior leaders whose contributions to a service institution are shaping Texas right now.
Emerging Leaders
Those shaping what's next.
Rising leaders whose service work points to long-term influence on Texas.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
An invitation, 45 years in the making.
In celebration of The Concilio's 45th anniversary, and in partnership with Latino Leaders Magazine, we are launching the inaugural Texas Latino Legacy Awards to honor Texas Latino leaders whose work has profoundly shaped our state.
“For 45 years, The Concilio has walked alongside Latino families across Texas. None of that progress was possible alone. Every step forward was made possible by Latino leaders who built the institutions, opened the doors, and lit the path before us.
This recognition is not about resumes. It is about leaders whose work has made Texas more whole. They live and lead in every corner of the state. They are Texans who happen to be Latino, and the story of Texas is incomplete without them in it.”
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Key Dates
June 9
Nominations Open
July 13
Nominations Close
August
Latino Leaders Magazine Publishes
August 18
Reception, Dallas
WHO QUALIFIES
Eligibility
Latino/Hispanic Origin
Nominees must be of Latino or Hispanic origin. This is a recognition of Texas Latino leadership.
Texas Impact
Nominees must be Texas residents or have substantial documented impact in Texas.
Service Institution Work
Nominees must demonstrate leadership through a nonprofit, school, hospital, foundation, community center, religious institution, or other service institution.
Any Community Served
The service institution and the communities served do not have to be Latino. A Latino leader who has served any Texas community qualifies.
WHO IS SHAPING THIS
The Inaugural Selection Committee
A statewide committee of Texas leaders representing philanthropy, banking, corporate philanthropy, legal, leadership consulting, and nonprofit leadership.
Founding Co-Chair
Ben Leal
President, The Addy Foundation, Dallas
Founding Co-Chair
Linda Valdez Thompson
Director, Valdez Thompson Consulting, Dallas
Committee Member
Ximena Antunez de Mayolo
Rainwater Charitable Foundation, Fort Worth
Committee Member
Sineria Ordonez
Charles Schwab Bank, Houston
Committee Member
Juan F. Solis III
Truist, San Antonio
Committee Member
Michael Iyescas
Fossil Group, Dallas
Committee Member
Leighton Watts
JPMorgan Chase, Dallas
Board Representative
Juan Muñoz Jr.
Raymond James, Dallas
Board Representative
Dania Duncan Moreno
Duane Morris LLP, Dallas
Save the Date
An evening that celebrates the leaders who shaped Texas. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 ISP Creative, Dallas, 6:00 PM
We are not honoring resumes. We are honoring leaders whose impact has shaped Texas.
DEADLINE IS JULY 13, 2026
Nomination form
In partnership with Latino Leaders Magazine, we are honoring 20–25 Texas Latino leaders whose work has shaped — and continues to shape — our state through service to their communities.
Strengthening Latino families across Texas for 45 years. The Texas Latino Legacy Awards are presented in celebration of our 45th anniversary, in partnership with Latino Leaders Magazine.
DEADLINE IS JULY 13, 2026
Help us find them.
Who in your network deserves to be recognized? Nominations close July 13, 2026.