2017 Colorado Latino Hall of Fame: A Night to Remember | Oct 27

 The 2017 Colorado Latino Hall of Fame Gala will offer our 500 distinguished guests a premiere experience. Guests will include community leaders, elected officials, and business leaders from throughout the state of Colorado.

The event will take place at the iconic Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The Ballroom sits atop the Helen Bonfils Theater Complex, framed by a dramatic view of the peaks of the Rocky Mountains and the iconic urban architecture of Denver’s Lower Downtown skyline.

Guests will enjoy fine wines provided by Gauchezco Vineyard and Winery. The roots of Gauchezco begin in the historic and legendary vineyard, founded in 1881 by the Governor of Mendoza, Tiburcio Benegas in Barrancas – Maipú. In this site, the first grapes of premium quality were planted in Argentina. celebration of the diversity of music, art, and culture, guests will enjoy an extraordinary musical performance by Mexican opera singer and University of Denver Alumna, Caren Rico. From a Portuguese vocalise to a traditional opera number, this performance will inspire. Join us for a night to remember.

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

Legacy Award – Felipe and Dolores Baca

Presented by MillerCoors

Arts, Entertainment, Media, And Sports Award – Florence Hernández-Ramos

Presented by the Coleman Family Fund

Business, Innovation, Science, And Technolgy Award – Annette Quintana

Presented by DaVita

Community Service And Philanthropy Award – Ronald Montoya

Presented by The Colorado Health Foundation

Public Service Award – Secretary Ken Salazar

Presented by Comcast

Unsung Hero Award – Debra Bueno

Presented by the Bohemian Foundation

Colorado Latino Hall of Fame

Friday, October 27

6pm – Registration

6:30pm – Musical Entertainment by The Boundless

7pm – Dinner & Program

At DCPA – Seawell Ballroom

Cocktail Attire