The Hispanic Forum of Bryan-College Station

✨ Former presidents and founders of the Hispanic Forum of Bryan-College Station reflect on the organization's incredible journey! 🌟 They share insights about its beginnings, celebrate its achievements, and discuss exciting plans for the future!

🎉 The annual Hispanic Forum Scholarship Gala has grown into a spectacular event! With tremendous support from community businesses, the organization has expanded its capacity to provide more and higher-quality scholarships to local youth. 💖 Over the past 25 years, thanks to its amazing supporters, the Hispanic Forum has awarded over $1.55 million in scholarships! 🎓

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual of Hispanic descent who has dedicated over a decade of their life to improving Bryan/College Station. This prestigious award seeks to recognize individuals who have touched the lives of many, both in the past and for years to come. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the past recipients for their unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to our community. Their remarkable achievements and tireless efforts have made a lasting impact, and we are honored to celebrate their legacy.

• 1999 - Arthur L. Davila
• 2000 - Oscar Chavarria
• 2001 - Pete L. Rodriguez
• 2002 - Jose V. Martinez
• 2003 - Vera Manriquez Castillo
• 2004 - Susie Velasco
• 2005 - Patricia Garcia Burk
• 2006 - Amalia Herrera
• 2007 - Ramiro Quintero
• 2007 - Jesse Flores

• 2007 - Steve Garza
  
• 2008 - Eddie Rodriguez
• 2009 - John Velasquez
• 2010 - Julie Ramirez
• 2011 - Jose Montemayor
• 2011 - Joe Marin
• 2012 - Dorothy Salazar Hernandez
• 2013 - Anastacio "Andy" Herrera
• 2014 - Minerva Davila
• 2015 - Emilio Lopez, Sr.

• 2016 - Daniel Ruiz
• 2017 - Helen Chavarria
  
• 2018 - Elias "Leo" Chavarria
• 2019 - Irene Buentello
• 2021 - Tony Cruz
• 2022 - Mary Olivia Bernal Grimaldo
• 2023 - Gregory Moncivais Rodriguez
• 2024 - Saturnino "Sat" Carpio
• 2024 - Ascencion "Ace" Almanza, Jr.