2023 50th Annual Gala and Awards Celebration, Hecho en Fort Worth

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Name: 2023 50th Annual Gala and Awards Celebration, Hecho en Fort Worth
Date: September 16, 2023 - September 17, 2023
Registration: We apologize, but registration for this event is closed as we're sold out or have reach out capacity
Event Description:

The 50th Annual Gala is occurring during National Hispanic Heritage Month as the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honors and commemorates our commitment to fostering a vibrant economic environment for our members, individuals, and the greater Fort Worth area. Together, with your support, our vision is to participate and contribute to building a better Fort Worth through inclusion and strategic partnerships. Hecho en Fort Worth is not only a celebratory evening gala but also a reminder of our homage to the successful businesses that have taken root in our great city.

FWHCC Annual Gala Awards include: Businessman of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, Community Advocate of the Year, Community Advocate of the Year, Chairman's Award, Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year and the John V. McMillan Hall of Fame Award.

To help you prepare, here are some helpful tips: 

  • Attire is Formal and Color is Black or Gold 
  • Event Timeframe is from 5 pm - 12 am 
    • 5 pm Registration, Networking, Mercado Silent Auction
    • 6 pm Doors Open
    • 7 pm Invocation
    • 7:15 pm Tequila Toast
    • 7:30 pm Awards Program
    • 9 pm Live Entertainment 
No Refunds After September 1st, 2023. 



 
Event Sponsors:

Mercado Sponsor

  • Texas Wesleyan University

Bronze Sponsor

  • CARCON Industries
  • Nations Companies

Table Sponsor

  • Federación Zacatecana
  • Juan Manuel Acosta - Maverick Realtors Group
  • FWISD Trustee - Anael Luebanos

Platinum Sponsor

  • Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

Tequila Toast Sponsor

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Entertainment Sponsor

  • The Rios Group, Inc.

Business of the Year Sponsor

  • NBT Financial Bank

Businessman of the Year Sponsor

  • Ramel Company, LLC

Businesswoman of the Year Sponsor

  • DFW International Airport

Pinata Sponsor

  • EECU

Silver Sponsor

  • BNSF Railway Company
  • ONCOR
  • Visit Fort Worth
  • Fort Worth Housing Solutions
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • La Pulga

Community Advocate of the Year Sponsor

  • PNC Bank

Chairman of the Year Sponsor

  • Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Live Longhorn of the Year Sponsor

  • Amarillo National Bank

Bronze Sponsor

  • City of Fort Worth
  • Wells Fargo
  • Bank of America
  • Fort Worth Transportation Authority
  • Southwest Office Systems, Inc.
  • Tijerina Galvan Lawrence, LLC
  • Toyota
  • Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
  • GM Financial Company, Inc.
  • Texas Rangers Baseball Club Foundation
  • Texas Christian University Office of Admission
  • On Point Personnel LLC
  • Ameriprise Financial
  • Turner Construction Company
  • M-Pak, Inc.
  • Rocketship Public Schools Texas
  • American Airlines
  • Councilwoman Jeanette Martinez
  • Lena Pope
  • ONCOR

Ambassador of the Year Sponsor

Photobooth Sponsor

  • Southside Bank

360 Photobooth Sponsor

  • JPS Foundation

Restroom Sponsor

  • Unica Enterprises LLC

Table Sponsor

  • Bank of Texas
  • Bell
  • Byrne Construction Services
  • Decker Jones, P.C.
  • Dr. Marie A. Holliday, DMD
  • Dream Big - PSP Counseling
  • Fernandez & Company, P.C.
  • Frost
  • Game Theory Restaurant + Bar
  • Girl Friday FW (GFFW)
  • Girls Inc. of Tarrant County
  • Glenda Diaz - Keller Williams Realty
  • Hispanic Leadership Organization
  • Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • ISP Studios
  • J. Taylor & Associates LLC
  • Joe T. Garcia's
  • Juan Manuel Acosta - Maverick Realtors Group
  • KS Party Rental Company LLC
  • Laguna Media Group
  • Larry Anfin
  • Lendio DFW
  • Leticia Esparza
  • LGBTQ Saves
  • Multatech Engineering, Inc.
  • NBT Financial Bank
  • Paco's Mexican Cuisine
  • Quorum Architects, Inc.
  • Tarleton State University - Fort Worth
  • Tarrant County Clerk's Office
  • Tarrant County College District
  • Texas Army National Guard
  • Texas Christian University
  • Texas Injury Clinic
  • The Craig & Treviño Family
  • The Law Office of Rosa Maria Berdeja
  • True North Data, LLC
  • Valliance Bank
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
  • PROCEDEO Group
  • Larini Artistry
Location:
Fort Worth Convention Center
Ballrooms A, B, C    
1201 Houston St
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Valet Parking Available ONLY for $5,000 Sponsors & Up.
All Unique Passes were sent to appropriate guests from FWHCC: 

Entrance off of Commerce St. at the South Entrance of the Convention Center next to the Water Gardens

Self-Parking for ALL guests: 
Commerce Street Garage
Houston Street Garage 

Visit Fort Worth Parking for additional options. 

*Encouraged to park in Commerce to witness all the action at the Event Plaza*
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, September 16, 2023
  • Event Timeframe is from 5 pm - 12 am 
    • 5 pm Registration, Networking, Mercado, Silent Auction
    • 6 pm Doors Open
    • 7 pm Invocation
    • 7:15 pm Tequila Toast
    • 7:30 pm Awards Program
    • 9 pm Live Entertainment 

 
Contact Information:
Director of Special Events, Sarina Lora Davidson
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Fees/Admission:
$150 per individual

No Refunds After September 1st, 2023. 
 
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