Why Attend
HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards
The HPRA ¡Bravo! Awards program provides a forum that reflects the innovative, creative, and cultural competence of the industry’s leading professionals in multicultural communications.
In 2022, HPRA will continue to recognize the best work being executed in the industry, as well as empower future professionals to continue their education, acknowledge the contributions of seasoned practitioners and celebrate the valued partnership and trust fostered with journalists.
2022 Award Nominees
Maria Elena Salinas
Award-Winning Journalist, News Anchor, and ABC Correspondent
Journalist of the Year
Patrick Ford
Full-time Lecturer, University of Florida
President's Award
Marisol Martinez
VP Multicultural Marketing, Charter Communications
Pioneer of the Year
Trisch Smith
Chief Global DEI Officer, Edelman
Diversity & Inclusion Professional of the Year
A welcome message by:
Sonia Diaz
National President
On behalf of the HPRA National Board, I am excited to welcome everyone to the 2022 HPRA ¡Bravo! Awards, presented for the first time from Austin, Texas. As the only public relations awards program solely focused on celebrating the incredible multicultural campaigns created by professionals in the communications field, we are proud to be creating an opportunity to bring more stellar teams from all over the country together to celebrate and recognize the best multicultural campaigns and leaders in our industry. We look forward to seeing y’all on September 29 in celebration of their work and this year's honorees!
Master of Ceremony
Bryan Llenas
FOX News Correspondent
Bryan Llenas currently serves as a National Correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC) based in New York. In this capacity, Llenas covers national breaking news. He joined FOX News in 2010 as a reporter for FOXNewsLatino.com and transitioned to his role as FNC correspondent in 2013. As a member of the inaugural launch team that developed FOX News Latino, Llenas has covered key issues including immigration, politics and news affecting the Hispanic community. Named one of the Top 50 Latino voices to follow on Twitter, Llenas received a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science from the University of Miami.
Master of Ceremony
Astrid Rivera
Despierta America Correspondent
About Us
The Hispanic Public Relations Association’s mission is to advance the practice of Hispanic public relations as a marketing discipline; to serve as the voice for professionals working in the Hispanic communications field nationwide; to empower its members through support, resources and education; and to offer guidance and assistance to students pursuing careers in the field.
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Welcome to Austin, Texas
We are so excited to be hosting the HPRA Bravo Awards in the Live Music Capital of the United States. Austin is a city of incredible sites, delectable food, and indelible history. We made sure to get you information on the best things to do while you are in Austin. But don’t get too carried away. We have a celebration to prepare for!
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