A Celebration of Latino excellence

SOLD OUT

We are pleased to confirm that the ALX100 Awards Celebration has been rescheduled to

Friday, May 8, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 PM

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

The ALX100 Celebration will bring together a powerful community of honorees, supporters, and champions to celebrate Latino American leadership and impact across Massachusetts.

The afternoon will include an awards ceremony followed by a networking reception — to continue our tradition of celebrating the strength and influence of our community.

While the event is sold out, the opportunity to invest in this work remains.

EVENT SCHEDULE

2:00 PM – Guest Arrival

3:00–4:00 PM – ALX100 Awards Ceremony

4:00–5:00 PM – Networking Reception

Dress Code: Creative Business Cocktail

Parking: Parking at the JFK Library is limited. We strongly encourage using Lyft or Uber to and from the event.

Individual Tickets are Sold Out.

For ALX100 Sponsorship Opportunities email info@wearealx.org.

About the ALX100

The ALX100 recognizes exceptional Latino American leaders who have demonstrated excellence and have made significant contributions in their respective fields and communities. From unsung heroes to civic leaders to business trailblazers, we celebrate 100 of the brightest Latino American changemakers from across the commonwealth.

Co-Chairs

Governor Maura Healey
and Mayor Michelle Wu

Host Committee

Rosalin Acosta | Ernst & Young, LLP

Marcela Aldaz | ARKA HR

Jay Ash | Massachusetts Competitive Partnership

Eileen Alexopoulos | Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aixa Beauchamp | The Beauchamp Group

Joseph Betancourt, MD, MPH | The Commonwealth Fund, Harvard Medical School, and Quality Interactions, Inc

Carlos Bueno | Raffles Boston

JD Chestoff | Massachusetts Round Table

Joan Christel | State Street

Betty Francisco | BII

Yvonne Garcia | State Street

Robert Lewis | Boys & Girls Club of Boston

Sandy Lish | The Castle Group

Juan Lopera | Beth Israel Lahey

Melissa Luna | GreenLight Fund

Josiane Martinez | ASG

Nicole Obi | BECMA

Imari Paris Jeffreys | Embrace Boston

Collette Phillips | Get Konnected!

Jorge Quiroga

Nelson Reyneri | NRG

Andrea Silbert | Eos Foundation

Mary Skelton Roberts | Philanthropy Massachusetts

Robb Suchecki | Arthur J. Gallagher

Brooke Thomson | AIM

John Vegas | Vegas Consulting Group, LLC

Pratt Whiley | The Partnership, Inc

*List in formation

Emcee

Award Winning Journalist and

Former News Reporter at WCVB TV 5

Jorge Quiroga

Our biggest campaign, a season of impact

The ALX100 is both our biggest visibility initiative and fundraising campaign of the year.

It provides vital support for our ongoing initiatives and programs, enabling us to continue our mission of empowering and uplifting the Latino American community.

The ALX100 CELEBRACIÓN kicks off a season of celebration of LatinXcellence.

The ALX100 honorees are celebrated at our signature event — the ALX100 Reception — and then are featured in our exhibition that travels to iconic Massachusetts locations. We actively pitch ALX100 honorees for other awards, visibility campaigns, and media opportunities.

ALX Legado Award

Honors visionary leaders whose lifelong work embodies the organization’s mission and paves the way for future generations. Presented annually, the award recognizes individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and service have transformed opportunity and representation for Latinos across sectors.

Vanessa Calderón-Rosado

Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, Ph.D.

 

CEO of Inquiliquinos Boriquas in Acción (IBA)

 

Vanessa has been part of our journey since before our very first convening in 2012, standing beside us as a trusted friend, advisor, and unwavering champion of our mission.

From the very beginning, she has led with courage and a deep love for our community. Her life’s work reflects everything ALX stands for — Latino economic development, representation, and civic engagement — while also pushing forward broader equity issues in the rooms where decisions are made. Her leadership has opened doors and inspired countless others to dream bigger. For these contributions, and for the legacy she continues to build every day, we are proud to honor her with the ALX Legado Award.

MEET OUR 2025 ALX100 HONOREES

 

 

2025 Sponsors

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

PREMIER

COMMUNITY ALLY

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A Unique Artistic Tribute

ALX has commissioned a sculpture created by artist and 2024 ALX100 Honoree Patiño Vazquez. This one-of-a-kind piece of art symbolizes the unity and strength of our community and how the contributions of our ALX100 honorees are interconnected.

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