excelencia Hispanic business awards 2020

​GPHCC celebrates the growth and success of Latino-owned businesses and Latino professionals in the region by recognizing those that have set themselves apart through their outstanding achievements and contributions.

Hispanic professional of the year
Angel Corella
​Artistic Director PA BALLET

Corella’s talent, passion, and technique have brought him worldwide acclaim and established him as one of the most recognizable names in dance. A passionate teacher and mentor to young professional dancers, under Corella’s leadership, the PA Ballet has named two Cuban dances as principals of the company. He has also received numerous awards, including 1st prize in the National Ballet Competition in Spain and the Prix Benois de la Danse. He has danced for Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Sophia of Spain, and for Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

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Hispanic business of the year
​luhv food

LUHV Food is a family-owned vegan and gluten-free food manufacturer born out of resilience and immigrant determination. The rapidly growing company includes LUHV Bistro in Hatboro and LUHV Vegan Deli at the Reading Terminal Market. Their award-winning products prioritize healthy and environmentally awesome food, without sacrificing taste and are sold at Whole Foods, MOM’s and other specialty retailers along the eastern seaboard. In 2019 they were awarded Best in Philly by Philadelphia Magazine and Best House-Made Burger by Philly Vegan Awards.

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corporate initiative of the year
visit Philadelphia's
"filadelfia- you gotta feel it" campaign

Recognized by Ad Week, the Filadelfia – You Gotta Feel It  is a “bold” marketing initiative developed with support from an advisory committee composed of Hispanic leaders committed to showcasing the city’s diversity and to welcoming 2 million Latinx visitors to the region. The multi-million-dollar campaign aims to reach Latino travelers with its Spanglish messaging, yet it also expands its reach to the mainstream, by placing ads in public spaces such as New York’s Penn Station, metro stops and highways to funnel visitors to local events and destinations.  
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past excelencia awardees

Keystone Award:
2019- Judge Nelson Díaz
2016- Varsovia Fernández
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Corporate Initiative of the Year Award:
2018- Garces Group/Garces Foundation
2017-  Impacto ERG, Aramark
2016- Santander
2015- State Farm
2014- The Hershey Company
2013- UPS
2012- General Electric
2011- Wells Fargo
2010- Comcast
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Hispanic Business of the Year Award:
2019- Marquis & Co.
2018- El Compadre/Barbacoa
2017- USA Mendoza Valley Group
2016- Casa Papel
2015- Revenue Collection Bureau
2014- Tierra Colombiana
2013- Rodriguez Consulting
2012- Swain Techs
2011- El Coquí
2010- eXude Benefits Group
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Professional of the Year Award:
2019- Dr. Damián Fernández, Provost, Penn State Abington
2018- Javier Garcia, SVP & GM Multicultural Xfinity Services, Comcast
2017- Pedro Ramos, President, Philadelphia Foundation
2016- Antonio Fiol-Silva, Principal, WRT
2015- Edwin Román, Customers Bank
2014- Ana Aguilar, 
2013- Nelly Jiménez Arevalo, Executive Director, Aclamo
2012- Anthony Rosado, Wells Fargo
2011- Eric Cortes, GTPMC
​2010- Cristian Hernández, PNC