Recognizing
Latin Excellence
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Gala Awards Ceremony October 23
Gala Awards Agenda
October 23, 2025
Joseph D Carrier Art Gallery | Columbus Centre | 901 Lawrence Ave W.
5:00 - 6:00 PM
VIP RECEPTION
An intimate, by-invitation gathering celebrating the remarkable nominees.
6:00-7:00 PM
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Join us for a celebratory reception with cocktails and food, connecting with nominees, past winners, and community leaders.
7:00 - 8:00 PM
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Gala Award Ceremony where 10 winners will be announced, includes performances, special award presentation and keynote speaker.
8:00-9:00 PM
POST-AWARD CEREMONY RECEPTION
Celebrate and network with guests after the award ceremony.
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Featured Artists
Juan Dino Toledo
Juan Dino Toledo is a flamenco/world/rock music guitarist, composer and live performer. He has toured and recorded with artists such as Jesse Cook and Jeff Healy. His solo album Samsara features styles ranging from Middle Eastern to Brazilian samba, flamenco, drum & bass, and classic rock. The song “Share Love” from this album earned him the Oneness Award from One World Music (UK/Europe).
He performs with Juan Dino Toledo & The Jam Sisters and collaborates on the experimental project The Nano Valverde & Juan Dino Toledo Project. Their albums “Volume 1” and “Volume 2” are available online. His latest solo instrumental album, Pierce the Vortex, fuses electronic, experimental, punk, and rock and is set for release soon.
Sonia Rodriguez
Sonia Rodriguez is an acclaimed artist known for her elegance and dedication to ballet. She served as Principal Dancer of the National Ballet of Canada, retiring after an extraordinary 32-year career. Sonia performed nearly every leading classical role and danced works by Balanchine, Ratmansky, Kudelka, Wheeldon, Forsythe, Crystal Pite, and more.
Her original roles include Cinderella, Princess Vasilisa in The Firebird, and many others. Her accolades include: Grand Prix winner (Capri, 1989), Dancers First Award (2008, 2017), 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians (2009), the Order of Civil Merit from Spain (2011), and induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame (2012).
Past Award Winners
This event is organized by the Hispanic Business Alliance in collaboration with TLN Media Group. To learn more about the Hispanic Business Alliance and the work that they do click here.