About Our Voices
Founded in 2009, Our Voices award initiative was inspired by Maria Teresa Kumar, Voto Latino Foundation President and Co-Founder, a Latina media professional who recognized a persistent gap in representation across national broadcast spaces. Rather than accepting that narrative, she created a space to convene talented professionals and industry decision-makers, fostering visibility, access, and meaningful connection.
The Our Voices award ceremony is annually hosted by María Teresa Kumar and Rosario Dawson, resulting in a a curated, high-trust environment where relationships are built, ideas are exchanged, and influence is activated in real time.
Our awardees are breaking barriers, amplifying underrepresented voices, and redefining who is seen, heard, and empowered. From journalists to media leaders, each profile reflects a story of impact, leadership, and change. Past honorees include leaders from 60 Minutes, ABC News, NBC, MSNBC, CBS, and CNN, with awardees such as Rashida Jones, Cesar Conde, Cecilia Vargas, Fin Gomez, and Jim Acosta.
Meet our 18th Our Voices Awardees
Meet Weijia Jiang
Meet Amna Nawaz
Meet Laura Barrón-López
Meet Carlos Eduardo Espina
Our Voices Awardees Network
Meet our 17th Our Voices Awardees (2025)
Truth in Journalism Award: Alicia Menendez, Anchor & Reporter, MSNBC.
Trailblazer Award: Eugene Daniels, Anchor, MSNBC.
Legacy in Media Award: José Díaz-Balart, Anchor, Telemundo and NBC News.
Executive Impact Award: Fin Gómez, CBS News’ Political Director and Executive Director.
Meet our 16th Our Voices Awardees (2024)
Truth in Journalism Award: Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal.
Trailblazer Award: Wilson Cruz, Actor, Producer, and Humanitarian.
Meet our 15th Our Voices Awardees (2023)
Truth in Journalism Award: Cecilia Vega, Correspondent, CBS News.
Trailblazer Award: Mónica Gil, CAMO, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
Meet our 14th Our Voices Awardees (2022)
Truth in Journalism Award: Ed O’Keefe, Sr Correspondent at CBS News.
Campeón Award: Estuardo Rodriguez, President and CEO, Intersect Public Affairs.
For nearly two decades, Voto Latino has fought to ensure that Latino voices are being heard. Not only at the ballot box, but also in newsrooms, on air, and behind the scenes. Join us in celebrating and amplifying our awardees. Together, we are the voices shaping the future of our country.
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Voto Latino Foundation is a civic advocacy organization dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy.
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