June 4, 2025
Star-Studded Presenters Join Line-Up of Honorees at National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Annual Impact Awards Gala
Congressman Joaquin Castro, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, David Castañeda, Francia Raísa, Gabriel Luna, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Henry R. Muñoz III, Isabella Gomez, and Young Mazino set to present at Impact Awards on Friday, June 6th
LOS ANGELES, CA – The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) announced today the list of star-studded presenters who join this year’s honorees at the annual Impact Awards Gala, taking place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. NHMC’s annual celebration brings together Hollywood and the entertainment industry to recognize the incredible contributions of Latino individuals in building a more inclusive society. The evening will be co-hosted by writer, actor, and comedian Al Madrigal, alongside actress, writer, and producer Jessica Marie Garcia.
Honoree Isabela Merced will be presented by her The Last of Us cast members Gabriel Luna and Young Mazino. The event will also feature appearances by presenters including Congressman Joaquin Castro, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, David Castañeda, Francia Raísa, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Henry R. Muñoz III, and Isabella Gomez, with more surprises to come.
The full list of honorees includes:
“The beauty of all these presenters is the diversity within them. They all come from different backgrounds and journeys within the Hollywood industry. These relationships are a testament to connections we need to make in entertainment. It’s more often than not the people we link with will help us make careers of the art we love.” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. “As we come together with our honorees, presenters, and guests, NHMC proudly reaffirms our commitment to unlocking opportunity for the next generation and ensuring Latino voices are seen, heard, and valued across the entertainment industry. At a time when DEI efforts are under attack, coming together to celebrate all cultures is not just meaningful - it is a powerful act of visibility and pride."
The annual Impact Awards Gala is a part of the NHMC’s overall mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair, and positive representation in media. Through the coveted Impact Awards, each year the NHMC honors individuals who are truly making an impact, shifting societal narratives, and setting an example in the entertainment industry.
NHMC is proud to recognize its partners Apple TV+, T-Mobile, 4SBay Partners, Comcast NBCUniversal, Telemundo, Google, Netflix, Variety, The Walt Disney Company, Hyphenate Media Group, Fernando Soler, Campanario Entertainment, mitú, MOAF Properties, Peter Lenkov, Warner Bros. Pictures, City National Bank, Paramount Global, Banijay Americas, Dun Foundation, The Miranda Family Fund, The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), Writers Guild of America West, and Grace Castillo. If interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact adminmanager@nhmc.org.
NHMC extends gratitude to this year’s Impact Awards Gala Committee Members: Chanelle Hardy, Craig Robinson, Glenda Martinez, Iva Colter, Jaime Davila, Joanna Diaz Soffer, Congressman Joaquin Castro, Karla Pita Loor, Peter Lenkov, and Tim McNeal.
Past Impact Award honorees include Aarón Sánchez, Ángel Manuel Soto, Eugenio Derbez, Fede Alvarez, Gina Torres, Harvey Guillén, Issa López, Tatyana Ali, Jharrel Jerome, Jessica Sarowitz, Julissa Prado, George and Mayan Lopez, Colman Domingo, Yvett Merino, Salma Hayek Pinault, Rosie Perez, America Ferrera, James Cameron, Rosario Dawson, Danny Trejo, Diego Luna, The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), and more.
