NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce announced the creation of the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame (ALHOF), a statewide initiative working to "foster unity, honor cultural richness, and amplify the voices of those whose stories have woven the fabric of our state."
Nominations for the inaugural 2024 Induction Class are now open. Nominees can include pioneers, philanthropists, educators, entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, business leaders, and political figures.
Each year a group of Latinos will be inducted into the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame who have:
- made significant and enduring contributions to their field of endeavor, professional or otherwise.
- affected the social, cultural, economic, or political well-being of the community, state, or nation.
- elevated the status of Latinos and positively impacted the Latino community.
- helped open new frontiers for Latinos and for society in general.
- inspired others by their example.
“The importance of recognizing individuals who have contributed to the enrichment of our state serves to inspire the next generation of leaders,” said Angele Galvis Schnuerle, Chair of the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, June 14. Criteria and nomination forms can be found online here. For sponsorship information, please email us at arlatinohof@gmail.com.
The 2024 Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 24 at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel.