10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians

10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians (2007 to date)

The list below reflects the 130 awardees as of Fall 2022 of the 10 most influential Hispanic Canadians from 7 provinces and 17 countries of origin.

Since 2007, this program, which has been personally recognized by Prime Ministers and the Canadian Parliament and mainstream media, has taken place in Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatchewan, Calgary and Toronto. Judges include past winners and executives from Calgary’s Canada West Foundation, Globe & Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, CBC, Canadian Council for the Americas, Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council, and the North American Association of Asian Professionals – among others. 

The list includes short descriptions of each awardee at the time of nomination.”

YEARKEYNOTESPROVINCECOUNTRYNAMEWORK AT TIME OF NOMINATIONCITY
2007Len Crispino CEO, Ontario Chamber of CommerceONMARCO A. GUZMÁN  (DR.)BoliviaMarco A. Guzmán  (Dr.) Executive Director of Frontiers Foundation, VP at New Frontiers Aboriginal Residential Corp.MARCO A. GUZMÁN  (DR.)  Executive Director of Frontiers Foundation, VP at New Frontiers Aboriginal Residential Corp.Toronto
2007ONELVIRA SANCHEZEcuadorElvira SanchezBoard member, Telefilm Canada and community advocateELVIRA SANCHEZ Board member, Telefilm Canada and community advocateToronto
2007ONJUAN CARLOS ZÚÑIGAPeruJuan Carlos ZúñigaCanada Research Chair in Developmental Immunology, AIDSJUAN CARLOS ZÚÑIGA Canada Research Chair in Developmental Immunology, AIDSToronto
2007ONESTEBAN LASSOEcuadorEsteban LassoDirector, Transforming Faces WorldwideESTEBAN LASSO Director, Transforming Faces WorldwideToronto
2007ONJUAN CARRANZAEl SalvadorJuan CarranzaFounder,  Carranza Barristers & Solicitors, Toronto’s largest ethnic law firmJUAN CARRANZA Founder,  Carranza Barristers & Solicitors, Toronto’s largest ethnic law firmToronto
2007ONALEX JADAD  (DR.)ColombiaAlex Jadad  (Dr.)Founder, Centre for Global eHealth InnovationALEX JADAD  (DR.) Founder, Centre for Global eHealth InnovationToronto
2007ONMARY CAMEN ROMERO  (DR.)SpainMary Camen Romero  (Dr.)President of the Association of Hispanic-Canadian TeachersMARY CAMEN ROMERO  (DR.) President of the Association of Hispanic-Canadian TeachersToronto
2007ONFEDERICO ALLODI (DR.)ChileFederico Allodi (Dr.)Psychiatrist, author, professorFEDERICO ALLODI (DR.) Psychiatrist, author, professorToronto
2007ONLUZ BASCUNANChileLuz BascunanSchool trustee for the Toronto Board of EducationLUZ BASCUNAN School trustee for the Toronto Board of EducationToronto
2007ONLITA GONZALEZ DICKEYPeruLita Gonzalez DickeySpanish Community Relations Officer, Toronto Catholic District School BoardLITA GONZALEZ DICKEY Spanish Community Relations Officer, Toronto Catholic District School BoardToronto
2008Rosemary Bender, Director General, Statistics CanadaONMARGARITA FELICIANO, LITERACYArgentinaMargarita Feliciano, LiteracyAuthor/Profesor at York University,  past president, Literary Translators Asst’n CanadaMARGARITA FELICIANO, LITERACY Author/Profesor at York University,  past president, Literary Translators Asst’n CanadaToronto
2008ONGUILLERMO RISHCHYNSKI (HON.)PanamaGuillermo Rishchynski (Hon.)Canadian Ambassador to MexicoGUILLERMO RISHCHYNSKI (HON.) Canadian Ambassador to MexicoToronto
2008ONEDUARDO URUEÑA, MEDIAColombiaEduardo Urueña, MediaDirector, El Popular (Canada’s longest serving newspaper)EDUARDO URUEÑA, MEDIA Director, El Popular (Canada’s longest serving newspaper)Toronto
2008ONESMERALDA ENRIQUESpainEsmeralda EnriqueDirector, Esmeralda Enrique Dance CompanyESMERALDA ENRIQUE Director, Esmeralda Enrique Dance CompanyToronto
2008ONMARIO PEREZ, ENTREPRENEURSHIPCubaMario Perez, EntrepreneurshipFormer refugee and founder/CEO of tech firm Telax Corp.MARIO PEREZ, ENTREPRENEURSHIP Former refugee and founder/CEO of tech firm Telax Corp.Toronto
2008BCBERNARDO BERDICHEWSKY  (DR.)ChileBernardo Berdichewsky  (Dr.)Founder, Latin American Action-Research Centre of B.C., Professor at Simon Fraser University BERNARDO BERDICHEWSKY  (DR.) Founder, Latin American Action-Research Centre of B.C., Professor at Simon Fraser University Vancouver
2008ONGUILLERMO SILVA-MARIN, OPERAPuerto RicoGuillermo Silva-Marin, OperaFounder/director of  Toronto Operetta Theatre, only Hispanic opera singer in CanadaGUILLERMO SILVA-MARIN, OPERA Founder/director of  Toronto Operetta Theatre, only Hispanic opera singer in CanadaToronto
2008ONMARIO GUILOMBO, HUMAN RIGHTSColombiaMario Guilombo, Human RightsNavy officer, founder of Collective Defender of Human Rights for Spanish Speaking PeopleMARIO GUILOMBO, HUMAN RIGHTS Navy officer, founder of Collective Defender of Human Rights for Spanish Speaking PeopleToronto
2008ONJOHNNY CAMPUZANO, LAW ENFORCEMENTEcuadorJohnny Campuzano, Law EnforcementPolice officer and hispanic community advocateJOHNNY CAMPUZANO, LAW ENFORCEMENT Police officer and hispanic community advocateToronto
2009Hon. Peter Kent, Canada’s Minister for the AmericasMBENRIQUE FERNANDEZ  (DR.)SpainEnrique Fernandez  (Dr.)Author and professor, University of ManitobaENRIQUE FERNANDEZ  (DR.) Author and professor, University of ManitobaWinnipeg
2009ONCARLOS MORILLO  (DR.)ColombiaCarlos Morillo  (Dr.)Cardiology researcher and professor, McMaster UniversityCARLOS MORILLO  (DR.) Cardiology researcher and professor, McMaster UniversityHamilton
2009ONLUIS CARRILLOSEl SalvadorLuis CarrillosCommunity worker, Hispanic Development CouncilLUIS CARRILLOS Community worker, Hispanic Development CouncilToronto
2009NSIVAR MENDEZ  (DR.)BoliviaIvar Mendez  (Dr.)Director of the Neural Transplantation Laboratory at Dalhousie University in Nova ScotiaIVAR MENDEZ  (DR.) Director of the Neural Transplantation Laboratory at Dalhousie University in Nova ScotiaHalifax
2009ONHILARIO DURANCubaHilario DuranJazz prodigy, multiple Juno award-winning  composer, music professor at Humber CollegeHILARIO DURAN Jazz prodigy, multiple Juno award-winning  composer, music professor at Humber CollegeToronto
2009ONALBERTO ELMIR – RETIREDEcuadorAlberto Elmir – retiredMedia pioneer, founder of Ondas Hispanas radioALBERTO ELMIR – RETIRED Media pioneer, founder of Ondas Hispanas radioToronto
2009SKJULIO TORRES-RECINOS  (DR.)El SalvadorJulio Torres-Recinos  (Dr.)Poet and professor, University of SaskatchewanJULIO TORRES-RECINOS  (DR.) Poet and professor, University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon
2009ONEDUARDO CANEL  (DR.)UruguayEduardo Canel  (Dr.)Political science researcher and professor, York UniversityEDUARDO CANEL  (DR.) Political science researcher and professor, York UniversityToronto
2009ONSONIA RODRIGUEZSpainSonia RodriguezPrincipal dancer with the National Ballet of CanadaSONIA RODRIGUEZ Principal dancer with the National Ballet of CanadaToronto
2009ONMARLINDA FREIRA  (DR.)ChileMarlinda Freira  (Dr.)Psychiatrist and professor, University of TorontoMARLINDA FREIRA  (DR.) Psychiatrist and professor, University of TorontoToronto
2010H.E. Allan Culham, Canada’s Ambassador to the OASONJORGE HEINE  (DR.)ChileJorge Heine  (Dr.) Chair in Global Governance at Waterloo’s Balsillie School of International AffairsJORGE HEINE  (DR.)  Chair in Global Governance at Waterloo’s Balsillie School of International AffairsWaterloo
2010BCELENA RIVERAMexicoElena RiveraAward-winning designer who created the logo for the 2010 Vancouver OlympicsELENA RIVERA Award-winning designer who created the logo for the 2010 Vancouver OlympicsVancouver
2010ONLUIS SECO  (DR.)SpainLuis Seco  (Dr.)CEO of Sigma Analysis & Management and professor at the University of TorontoLUIS SECO  (DR.) CEO of Sigma Analysis & Management and professor at the University of TorontoToronto
2010ONANTONIO DE SANTIAGOSpainAntonio de SantiagoEVP at Infrastructure Ontario overseeing major developmentsANTONIO DE SANTIAGO EVP at Infrastructure Ontario overseeing major developmentsToronto
2010ONDORIS GRINSPUN  (DR.)ChileDoris Grinspun  (Dr.)Executive Director of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario DORIS GRINSPUN  (DR.) Executive Director of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario Toronto
2010ONFRANCISCO DIAZ  (DR.)MExicoFrancisco Diaz  (Dr.)Founded Variation Biotech, Virology Chief at Children’s Hospital of Eastern OntarioFRANCISCO DIAZ  (DR.) Founded Variation Biotech, Virology Chief at Children’s Hospital of Eastern OntarioOttawa
2010QCPABLO RODRIGUEZ (HON.)ArgentinaPablo Rodriguez (Hon.)Member of the Canadian Parliament, House of CommonsPABLO RODRIGUEZ (HON.) Member of the Canadian Parliament, House of CommonsMontreal
2010MBJESÚS ÁNGEL MIGUEL-GARCÍA  (DR.)SpainJesús Ángel Miguel-García  (Dr.)Multiple award-winning founder of The Spanish Institute of ManitobaJESÚS ÁNGEL MIGUEL-GARCÍA  (DR.) Multiple award-winning founder of The Spanish Institute of ManitobaWinnipeg
2010QCALBERTO J. AGUAYO  (DR.)ArgentinaAlberto J. Aguayo  (Dr.)Named Officer of the Order of Canada for his scientific contributionsALBERTO J. AGUAYO  (DR.) Named Officer of the Order of Canada for his scientific contributionsMontreal
2010QCRAQUEL DEL CARPIO  (DR.)PeruRaquel Del Carpio  (Dr.)Vice Chair of Radiology at McGill University and an Osler FellowRAQUEL DEL CARPIO  (DR.) Vice Chair of Radiology at McGill University and an Osler FellowMontreal
2011Hon. Diane Ablonczy, Canada’s Minister for the AmericasABCHRISTIAN IZQUIERDOCubaChristian IzquierdoAward-winning entrepreneur, CEO of DevFacto TechnologiesCHRISTIAN IZQUIERDO Award-winning entrepreneur, CEO of DevFacto TechnologiesEdmonton
2011ONFAUSTO PADILLAEcuadorFausto PadillaFormer UN staffer and international human rights lawyer fluent in seven languagesFAUSTO PADILLA Former UN staffer and international human rights lawyer fluent in seven languagesAfrica
2011ONMARINA JIMENEZSpainMarina JimenezJournalist and member of the Globe and Mail’s editorial boardMARINA JIMENEZ Journalist and member of the Globe and Mail’s editorial boardToronto
2011QCMARIO BUNGE  (DR.)ArgentinaMario Bunge  (Dr.)McGill University philosopher, scientist, and the author of close to 100 booksMARIO BUNGE  (DR.) McGill University philosopher, scientist, and the author of close to 100 booksQuebec
2011QCCLAUDIO CUELLO  (DR.)ArgentinaClaudio Cuello  (Dr.)Neuroscientist named Officer of the Order of Canada in 2010CLAUDIO CUELLO  (DR.) Neuroscientist named Officer of the Order of Canada in 2010Quebec
2011BCPAOLA MURILLOColombiaPaola MurilloOrganizer of the Carnaval del Sol, the largest Hispanic event in VancouverPAOLA MURILLO Organizer of the Carnaval del Sol, the largest Hispanic event in VancouverVancouver
2011QCCATALINA LOPEZ-CORREA  (DR.)ColombiaCatalina Lopez-Correa  (Dr.)Researcher, VP of Scientific Affairs at Génome QuebecCATALINA LOPEZ-CORREA  (DR.) Researcher, VP of Scientific Affairs at Génome QuebecQuebec
2011ONJOSE SUAREZPuerto RicoJose SuarezSenior VP at SNC-Lavalin and supporter of women and children‟s rightsJOSE SUAREZ Senior VP at SNC-Lavalin and supporter of women and children‟s rightsQuebec
2011ONJOSE BAUTISTADominican RepublicJose BautistaThe world‟s most dangerous baseball player, plays for the Blue JaysJOSE BAUTISTA The world‟s most dangerous baseball player, plays for the Blue JaysToronto
2011ONALVARO MORALES  (DR.)ColombiaAlvaro Morales  (Dr.)Urologist appointed as Member of the Order of Canada in 2011ALVARO MORALES  (DR.) Urologist appointed as Member of the Order of Canada in 2011Kingston
2012H.E. Guillermo Rischynski, Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations BCMARIO CANSECOMexicoMario Canseco International expert in polls and surveys – VP, Angus Reid, civic supporterMARIO CANSECO  International expert in polls and surveys – VP, Angus Reid, civic supporterVancouver
2012ONFRANCISCO ALVAREZColombiaFrancisco AlvarezArtist, Director, Institute for Contemporary Culture – Royal Ontario MuseumFRANCISCO ALVAREZ Artist, Director, Institute for Contemporary Culture – Royal Ontario MuseumToronto
2012ONMAURICE BITRAN  (DR.)ChileMaurice Bitran  (Dr.)Assistant Deputy Minister, Negotiator, Ontario Fellow – University of TorontoMAURICE BITRAN  (DR.) Assistant Deputy Minister, Negotiator, Ontario Fellow – University of Torontotoronto
2012ONJOSE ORTEGAEcuadorJose OrtegaAward-winning artist, civic supporter and entrepreneur – Lula LoungeJOSE ORTEGA Award-winning artist, civic supporter and entrepreneur – Lula LoungeToronto
2012ONALEJANDRO MARANGONI  (DR.)EcuadorAlejandro Marangoni  (Dr.)Award-winning food scientist and entrepreneur – Guelph UniversityALEJANDRO MARANGONI  (DR.) Award-winning food scientist and entrepreneur – Guelph UniversityToronto
2012QCRAFAEL E. CASTAN  (DR.)Dominican RepublicRafael E. Castan  (Dr.)Cardiologist at Jean-Talon Hospital, hero to 1,400 peopleRAFAEL E. CASTAN  (DR.) Cardiologist at Jean-Talon Hospital, hero to 1,400 peopleQuebec – died
2012ONBERNARDO RIVEROS ColombiaBernardo Riveros Co-founder of largest award-winning private school ILAC, civic supporterBERNARDO RIVEROS  Co-founder of largest award-winning private school ILAC, civic supporterToronto
2012ONGIL PENALOSAColombiaGil PenalosaExpert on urban planning and healthy cities, Director of 8-80 CitiesGIL PENALOSA Expert on urban planning and healthy cities, Director of 8-80 CitiesToronto
2012ONROSARIO GOMEZ  (DR.)EcuadorRosario Gomez  (Dr.)Linguistics scholar and researcher – Guelph UniversityROSARIO GOMEZ  (DR.) Linguistics scholar and researcher – Guelph UniversityGuelph
2012ONVICTOR J. GARCIAArgentinaVictor J. GarciaTech visionary, former Chief Technology Officer with HP CanadaVICTOR J. GARCIA Tech visionary, former Chief Technology Officer with HP CanadaToronto
2013Hon. Chris Alexandre, Canada’s Minister of Immigration and Ian Troop, CEO, Toronto 2015 Pan American GamesBCHUGO DE BURGOS  (DR.)El SalvadorHugo De Burgos  (Dr.)Anthropologist, filmmaker, activist and professor at UBCHUGO DE BURGOS  (DR.) Anthropologist, filmmaker, activist and professor at UBCVancouver
2013MBHECTOR VERGARAChileHector VergaraED, Manitoba Soccer Association, holds FIFA record on Word Cup gamesHECTOR VERGARA ED, Manitoba Soccer Association, holds FIFA record on Word Cup gamesWinnipeg
2013ONALFREDO CAXAJGuatemalaAlfredo CaxajFounder and ED, London’s Sunfest, second largest music festival in CanadaALFREDO CAXAJ Founder and ED, London’s Sunfest, second largest music festival in CanadaLondon
2013BCLAURA CUNERArgentinaLaura CunerFounder, Avafina –organic foods firm with annual sales of $14 million in 6 yearsLAURA CUNER Founder, Avafina –organic foods firm with annual sales of $14 million in 6 yearsVancouver
2013ABFERNANDO TRIANAColombiaFernando TrianaFounder, Soy Hispano TV and Edmonton’s Latin Heritage CarnivalFERNANDO TRIANA Founder, Soy Hispano TV and Edmonton’s Latin Heritage CarnivalEdmonton
2013BCMARIO POCHATMexicoMario PochatFounder, Vancouver Animation School and CIRA awardee for innovationMARIO POCHAT Founder, Vancouver Animation School and CIRA awardee for innovationVancouver
2013ONGUILLERMO SCHIBLENicaraguaGuillermo SchibleLawyer and co-founder, Hispanic Lawyers Association of OntarioGUILLERMO SCHIBLE Lawyer and co-founder, Hispanic Lawyers Association of OntarioToronto 
2013ONJUANA MUNOZ-LICERASSpainJuana Munoz-LicerasLinguist, Spanish professor and supervisor for PhD thesis, U of OttawaJUANA MUNOZ-LICERAS Linguist, Spanish professor and supervisor for PhD thesis, U of OttawaOttawa
2013MBXIMENA MUNOZChileXimena MunozManitoba’s first Fairness Commissioner appointed by Lieutenant GovernorXIMENA MUNOZ Manitoba’s first Fairness Commissioner appointed by Lieutenant GovernorWinnipeg
2013QCSAUL POLOColombiaSaul PoloPresident, Liberal Party of QuebecSAUL POLO President, Liberal Party of QuebecQuebec
2014Hon. Kerry -Lynne Findlay, Canada’s Minister of National RevenueBCSOPHIE LAVIERI  (DR.)VenezuelaSophie Lavieri  (Dr.)Chemistry professor, community innovatorSOPHIE LAVIERI  (DR.) Chemistry professor, community innovatorVancouver
2014QCOSVALDO NUÑEZ (HON.)ChileOsvaldo Nuñez (Hon.)First Hispanic Member of Parliament, lawyer, writer OSVALDO NUÑEZ (HON.) First Hispanic Member of Parliament, lawyer, writer Quebec
2014ONMARGARITA CAROPRESIMexicoMargarita CaropresiFounder, Atoctli and Comunicacion Multicultural magazineMARGARITA CAROPRESI Founder, Atoctli and Comunicacion Multicultural magazineToronto
2014ONLUIS CONTRERASMexicoLuis ContrerasHistory-making professional jockey LUIS CONTRERAS History-making professional jockey Toronto
2014BCCARMEN AGUIRREChileCarmen AguirreMainstream actor, director, writerCARMEN AGUIRRE Mainstream actor, director, writerVancouver
2014QCMARTIN MOVILLAColombiaMartin MovillaRCI Journalist, producer, analyst MARTIN MOVILLA RCI Journalist, producer, analyst Quebec
2014ONMANUEL GOMEZ  (DR.)ColombiaManuel Gomez  (Dr.)Researcher, Director (fr), St. John’s rehab program MANUEL GOMEZ  (DR.) Researcher, Director (fr), St. John’s rehab program Toronto
2014ONJORGE ANDRÉS CORREA  (DR.)ColombiaJorge Andrés Correa  (Dr.)Researcher, Technical Director, Canadian Meat Council JORGE ANDRÉS CORREA  (DR.) Researcher, Technical Director, Canadian Meat Council Ottawa
2014ONAMANDA MARTINEZMexicoAmanda MartinezSinger and producer, co-Chair of Toronto 2015 Pan American GamesAMANDA MARTINEZ Singer and producer, co-Chair of Toronto 2015 Pan American Gamestoronto
2014QCADOLFO J. DE BOLD  (DR.)ArgentinaAdolfo J. de Bold  (Dr.)Worldwided known researcher, Order of Canada OfficerADOLFO J. DE BOLD  (DR.) Worldwided known researcher, Order of Canada OfficerQuebec
2015Hon. David Peterson, Chair, Toronto 2015 Pan American Games and Hon. Michael Coteau, Ontario Minister of SportsONISABEL INCLANMexicoIsabel Inclan Journalist, correspondent MexicoISABEL INCLAN  Journalist, correspondent Mexicotoronto
2015ONMARTHA BATIZ MexicoMartha Batiz Author and translator, University of Toronto MARTHA BATIZ  Author and translator, University of Toronto Toronto
2015ONJAVIER AIZERSZTEIN ArgentinaJavier Aizersztein Entrepreneur, The Spanish Center Argentina, ONJAVIER AIZERSZTEIN  Entrepreneur, The Spanish Center Argentina, ONToronto
2015ONRICARDO PASCOE MexicoRicardo Pascoe Executive Vice President, National Bank of Canada RICARDO PASCOE  Executive Vice President, National Bank of Canada Toronto
2015ONFERNANDO GARCIA ArgentinaFernando Garcia General Counsel, Nissan & Infiniti Canada (former high school drop out)FERNANDO GARCIA  General Counsel, Nissan & Infiniti Canada (former high school drop out)toronto
2015MBVICTOR HUGO FERNANDEZ ChileVictor Hugo Fernandez Hero firefighter, founder of Canadian Aid for Fire Services AbroadVICTOR HUGO FERNANDEZ  Hero firefighter, founder of Canadian Aid for Fire Services AbroadEdmonton
2015ONJENNIFER DITCHBURN GuatemalaJennifer Ditchburn Journalist, Canadian Press JENNIFER DITCHBURN  Journalist, Canadian Press Ottawa
2015ONLAURA FERNANDEZ SpainLaura Fernandez Mainstream artist, Singer, Pianist, Songwriter, host of Café Latino on Jazz FMLAURA FERNANDEZ  Mainstream artist, Singer, Pianist, Songwriter, host of Café Latino on Jazz FMToronto
2015BCALEJANDRO ADEM  (DR.)MexicoAlejandro Adem  (Dr.)Mathematician, CEO Mitacs Mexico, B.CALEJANDRO ADEM  (DR.) Mathematician, CEO Mitacs Mexico, B.CVancouver
2015ONRODRIGO PIÑEROS ColombiaRodrigo Piñeros Publisher, La Guía magazine RODRIGO PIÑEROS  Publisher, La Guía magazine toronto
2016H.E. Luis Almagro Lemes, Secretary General, OASONALICIA VILORIA-PETIT  (DR.)VenezuelaAlicia Viloria-Petit  (Dr.)Cancer researcher and professor, University of GuelphALICIA VILORIA-PETIT  (DR.) Cancer researcher and professor, University of GuelphGuelph
2016ONANTONIO CAYCEDO  (DR.)ColombiaAntonio Caycedo  (Dr.)Colorectal surgery innovator, HSN scientistANTONIO CAYCEDO  (DR.) Colorectal surgery innovator, HSN scientistSudbury
2016ONJOSEPH BOVARD (HON.)El SalvadorJoseph Bovard (Hon.)First and only Hispanic member of the Ontario Court of JusticeJOSEPH BOVARD (HON.) First and only Hispanic member of the Ontario Court of JusticeToronto
2016ONANDRES LOZANO  (DR.)SpainAndres Lozano  (Dr.)Leading world expert in deep brain stimulationANDRES LOZANO  (DR.) Leading world expert in deep brain stimulationToronto
2016ONADRIAN BARANCHUK  (DR.)ArgentinaAdrian Baranchuk  (Dr.)President of the International Society of Electrocardiology (2015)ADRIAN BARANCHUK  (DR.) President of the International Society of Electrocardiology (2015)Kingston
2016ONANA DOMINGUEZColombiaAna DominguezPresident, Campbell Company of CanadaANA DOMINGUEZ President, Campbell Company of CanadaToronto
2016MBGUILLERMO ROCHA  (DR.)MexicoGuillermo Rocha  (Dr.)President, Canadian Ophthalmological SocietyGUILLERMO ROCHA  (DR.) President, Canadian Ophthalmological SocietyBrandon
2016ONHERNAN ASTUDILLO (FR.)EcuadorHernan Astudillo (Fr.)Priest, musician, philosopher and humanistHERNAN ASTUDILLO (FR.) Priest, musician, philosopher and humanistToronto
2016BCJULIO MONTANER  (DR.)ArgentinaJulio Montaner  (Dr.)Resercher and Director, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDSJULIO MONTANER  (DR.) Resercher and Director, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDSVancouver
2016NSEVA MARTINEZSpainEva MartinezVP, Women in Aerospace Canada; former Major, Canadian militaryEVA MARTINEZ VP, Women in Aerospace Canada; former Major, Canadian militaryHalifax
2017H.E. Guillermo Rischynski, Executive Director, Inter American Development Bank and John Tory, Toronto MayorONFRANCISCO UCAN MARINMexicoFrancisco Ucan MarinBiology writer, scientist, and entrepreneurFRANCISCO UCAN MARIN Biology writer, scientist, and entrepreneur
2017BCPAOLA ARDILESChilePaola ArdilesChampion/Social Innovation & Health, Simon Fraser UniversityPAOLA ARDILES Champion/Social Innovation & Health, Simon Fraser University
2017ONDANIEL GARCIA HERREROSColombiaDaniel Garcia HerrerosED, Pan American Food & Music FestivalDANIEL GARCIA HERREROS ED, Pan American Food & Music Festival
2017ONMERCEDES ROWINSKY-GEURTS UruguayMercedes Rowinsky-Geurts Former Dean and current professor, Wilfrid Laurier University · MERCEDES ROWINSKY-GEURTS  Former Dean and current professor, Wilfrid Laurier University · 
2017ONROSA BRUNO-JOFREArgentinaRosa Bruno-JofreFormer Dean of Education and professor, Queen’s UniversityROSA BRUNO-JOFRE Former Dean of Education and professor, Queen’s University
2017ONNOEMI WEIS  ArgentinaNoemi Weis  Human rights filmmaker, founder of FilmblancNOEMI WEIS   Human rights filmmaker, founder of Filmblanc
2017ONFELIX MORA (HH)ChileFelix Mora (HH)Likely the only Hispanic Justice of the Peace in CanadaFELIX MORA (HH) Likely the only Hispanic Justice of the Peace in Canada
2017ONCARLOS GONZALES PRADO  (DR.)GuatemalaCarlos Gonzales Prado  (Dr.)Philosopher, Fellow at Royal Society of Canada CARLOS GONZALES PRADO  (DR.) Philosopher, Fellow at Royal Society of Canada 
2017ONALEX BARROTTIUruguayAlex BarrottiSerial tech entrepreneur, founder of Touch Bistro  ALEX BARROTTI Serial tech entrepreneur, founder of Touch Bistro  
2017ONJORGE FILMUS  (DR.)ArgentinaJorge Filmus  (Dr.)Sr. Scientist (Cancer), Sunnybrook InstituteJORGE FILMUS  (DR.) Sr. Scientist (Cancer), Sunnybrook Institute
2018Hon. Pablo Rodriguez, Canada’s Minister of Heritage, and Greg Robertson, Mayor of VancouverBCLUIS FERNANDO VILLALBAParaguayLuis Fernando VillalbaAssociate Dean, Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityLUIS FERNANDO VILLALBA Associate Dean, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
2018ONJORGE BURNEO  (DR.)PeruJorge Burneo  (Dr.)Canadian pioneer in epilepsy, Western UniversityJORGE BURNEO  (DR.) Canadian pioneer in epilepsy, Western University
2018ONFERNANDO MATAPeruFernando MataDemographer, Author and Professor, University of OttawaFERNANDO MATA Demographer, Author and Professor, University of Ottawa
2018ONMARCELO ALIENDREBoliviaMarcelo AliendreDirector of Asset Management, Barrick Gold CorpMARCELO ALIENDRE Director of Asset Management, Barrick Gold Corp
2018ONISAAC GARCIA SITTONSpainIsaac Garcia SittonDirector, International Education, York UniversityISAAC GARCIA SITTON Director, International Education, York University
2018ONALVARO POMBOColombiaAlvaro PomboEntrepreneur, founder and CEO of ProntoForms ALVARO POMBO Entrepreneur, founder and CEO of ProntoForms 
2018ONROSA GALVEZ (HON.)PeruRosa Galvez (Hon.)First Hispanic Canadian Senator, pollution control expertROSA GALVEZ (HON.) First Hispanic Canadian Senator, pollution control expert
2018ONCARLOS ESCOBEDO  (DR.)Mexico Carlos Escobedo  (Dr.)Nanotechnology Researcher, Queen’s UniversityCARLOS ESCOBEDO  (DR.) Nanotechnology Researcher, Queen’s University
2018ONCESAR JARAMILLOColombiaCesar JaramilloNuclear disarment expert, ED, Project PloughsharesCESAR JARAMILLO Nuclear disarment expert, ED, Project Ploughshares
2018ONJOSE A. CASTILLOPeruJose A. CastilloSr. Principal, Global Quality/Risk Management, KPMGJOSE A. CASTILLO Sr. Principal, Global Quality/Risk Management, KPMG
2019Lynn Barr, Director General of Statistics Canada and John Tory, Toronto MayorONBEATRIZ PIZANOColombiaBeatriz PizanoActor, playwright, Artistic Director of Aluna TheatreBEATRIZ PIZANO Actor, playwright, Artistic Director of Aluna Theatre
2019ONPATRICIA PENA (HON)SpainPatricia Pena (Hon)Canadian Ambassador to Chile PATRICIA PENA (HON) Canadian Ambassador to Chile 
2019QCMILDER VILLEGASPeruMilder VillegasDirector, Filaction development fundMILDER VILLEGAS Director, Filaction development fund
2019ONLUIS LEHNER  (DR.)ArgentinaLuis Lehner  (Dr.)Faculty Chair, Strong gravity expert, Perimeter InstituteLUIS LEHNER  (DR.) Faculty Chair, Strong gravity expert, Perimeter Institute
2019ONCARLOS BASTIDASColombiaCarlos BastidasMusic Director, Durham Chamber OrchestraCARLOS BASTIDAS Music Director, Durham Chamber Orchestra
2019ONALDO DI FELICEArgentinaAldo Di FelicePresident of TLN Media GroupALDO DI FELICE President of TLN Media Group
2019ONMAX GOMEZColombiaMax GomezPresident, Canadian Association of Latino Peace Officers2019
2019QCLUIS ZUNIGAChileLuis ZunigaPresident, Hispanic and Latin Americans of QuébecLUIS ZUNIGA President, Hispanic and Latin Americans of Québec
2019ONANATOL VON HANHChileAnatol Von HanhVC, Board Member, (fr) Group Head, ScotiabankANATOL VON HANH VC, Board Member, (fr) Group Head, Scotiabank
2019ONMANUEL MONTERO-ODASSO  (DR.)ArgentinaManuel Montero-Odasso  (Dr.)World expert in dementia in older adults, Western UMANUEL MONTERO-ODASSO  (DR.) World expert in dementia in older adults, Western U

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