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State Of Latino America Summit &
National Legislative Awards Gala

The LULAC State of Latino America Summit and the 25th Annual LULAC National Legislative Awards Gala highlight critical legislative issues affecting Hispanic Americans and recognizes key leaders who have served the Hispanic community well. At this year’s conference, LULAC will present its policy issues to our council members. LULAC will also honor illustrious individuals and distinguished elected officials at our 25th Awards Gala, taking place on March 17, 2022 at the Hamilton Hotel in Washington, DC. We will celebrate the 93rd anniversary of LULAC, which was formed on February 17, 1929.

The Emerge Latino Conference is a multi-day leadership convention for young professional Latinos and collegiate students in the United States and Puerto Rico. This year, the conference is taking place in Washington, DC and virtually.

* Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required to attend in-person or 48 hour negative test. Masks are optional.

Tickets: SOLD OUT

Gala Honorees

Rep. Seth Moulton

LULAC National Legislative Award

Rep. Norma J. Torres

LULAC National Legislative Award

Hon. Miguel A. Romero Lugo

National Service Award

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi

LULAC National Service Award

Hon. Miguel Cardona

LULAC National Service Award

Hon. Deb Haaland

LULAC National Freedom and Justice Award

Roman Palomares

National LULAC Service Award

Leonard Gonzales

National LULAC Service Award

Hall of Fame 2022

Keynote Speakers

Domingo Garcia

LULAC National President

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia

U.S. Representative for Texas 29th Congressional District

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar

D-TX, 16th District

Congressman Adriano Espaillat

D-NY, 13th District

Jessica Rosenworcel

Chairwoman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Sindy Benavides

LULAC National CEO

Carolina Sarassa

Co-Anchor, Univision’s Edición Digital

Maria Cardona

Principal, Dewey Square Group

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Conference Lodging

The Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

1001 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, more details here

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