In 2009, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board established the Award of Excellence. This recognition is for those individuals and groups that have demonstrated significant leadership and have made meaningful contributions to the Latino cultural arts.  

The Award of Excellence is to be granted as the highest distinction and celebration of a lasting contribution, artistic excellence and dedication, or leadership with distinguishe service and outstanding performance.

Categories:  The Arts, Patronage, Service, Lifetime Achievement, Emerging Artist,

Join us to thank our winners and celebrate with music by

Tiburon and DJ Orion

Also, a Pastorela "sneak preview"