Events
2025 WMHCC Annual Awards Gala
The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber’s premier event, the Annual Awards Gala, celebrates seven organizations and individuals for their dedication, hard work, and positive impact on the local Hispanic community. The recognition categories include:
- Hispanic Business of the Year
- Emerging Hispanic Business of the Year
- Most Promising Hispanic Business of the Year
- Hispanic Businessperson of the Year
- Young Hispanic Professional of the Year
- Building Bridges Award
- Non-Profit Champion Award
The event celebrates not only the award winners but also the rich Hispanic culture in West Michigan. In 2024, over 650 people were in attendance.
Parking: Parking is available at the JW Marriott Ramp or through the valet service provided by the hotel at either entrance. Special event rates are $8 for the ramp and $15 for valet parking. Please bring your ticket with you for validation to receive the event rates. Note that parking availability is not guaranteed.
Attire: Business professional or cocktail attire, with black tie optional.
Registration: Upon arrival at the venue, please visit the registration table to retrieve your name tag, which will include your table number.
Volunteers Needed! Get a discounted ticket for $55. Check out the link below before purchasing your ticket for volunteer sign-up and promo code.
Date and Time
Thursday May 22, 2025
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
May 22, 2025
Registration Opens: 5:30pm
Networking: 6:00pm-6:45pm
Event begins at 6:45pm
Programs ends at 8:45pm
Bar and live music until 10pm
Location
JW Marriott GR
International Ballroom
235 Louis St NW.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Fees/Admission
Members: $150
Non-Members: $175
Sponsored tables of 8 available!
Please contact Deena Scianimanico at deena@westmihcc.org or 989-621-2470 for sponsorship information.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
** Registration CLOSES two weeks prior to the event on MAY 7, 2025. DO NOT DELAY PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS
**Purchasing individual tickets does not guarantee you will be sat together.
**Members must be active with dues paid in system to register with discounted fee.
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