Past 5 for 500 Award Winners

• 2016
  • Sergio Aguilera
  • Kathy Cabello
  • Enrique Conterno
  • Tom Morales
  • Tom O'Neil
• 2017
  • Marlene Dotson
  • Margarita Hart
  • Ricardo Juncos
  • Richard Miller
  • Mario Rodriguez
• 2018
  • Advocacy: Claudia J. Escalante
  • Business Impact: Santiago Jaramillo
  • Leadership: Angie Martinez
  • Trailblazer: Guadalupe Pimentel
  • Vision: Rolando Coronado
• 2019
  • Advocacy: Cummins
  • Business Impact: Jesse Camacho
  • Leadership: Monica Medina
  • Trailblazer: Matzine Sanchez-Gutierrez
  • Vision: Rafael Sanchez
• 2021
  • Advocacy: Maria Wildridge
  • Business Impact: Maria Blanca
  • Leadership: Doneisha Posey
  • Trailblazer: Marco Moreno
  • Vision: Consuelo Poland
• 2022
  • Advocacy: Amanda Bonilla
  • Business Impact: Mercedes Enrique
  • Leadership: Kiamesha-Sylvia G. Colom
  • Trailblazer: Carla McDaniel
  • Vision: Miriam Acevedo
• 2023
  • Advocacy: Dr. Leonardo Ortega
  • Business Impact: Mishell Cox
  • Leadership: Rafael Sánchez
  • Trailblazer: Gina Becerra
  • Vision: Wanda Ocasio Nelson
• 2024
  • Advocacy: Rachel Santos
  • Leadership: Charles J. Garcia
  • Small Business Impact: Antonio Chapital
  • Trailblazer: Karla López Owens
  • Vision: Ruth Morales

Ready to submit a nomination?

As advocates, visionaries, trailblazers, and business leaders, the individuals recognized at Conexión: 5 for 500 are paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive Indy region. Do you know an impactful and deserving leader in the Hispanic business community? Nominate an influential, Hispanic leader. 

Nominations are currently closed and will reopen for Conexión: 5 for 500 in 2025!