About HABLA

The 5th annual Hispanic Achievement & Business Leadership Award Luncheon, presented by Verizon Wireless, is the premier Atlanta Hispanic Heritage Month business event recognizing the contributions and successes of Latinos in the following fields: corporate executive, civic-community, small-business and unsung hero categories. HABLA will also award a scholarship to one deserving student to encourage the next generation of rising business leaders.

HABLA is a tribute to Latino business and civic leaders and will highlight the Atlanta Hispanic communities many accomplishments. HABLA serves as the closing ceremony to Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in Atlanta and provides these outstanding role models with the recognition they merit. HABLA has quickly become the leading B2B Hispanic business event in the market.

To submit a nomination, please click here.

The luncheon will be attended by civic, community and businesspeople, decision makers and opinion-makers
that will have the opportunity to network prior, during and after the luncheon.

Press Releases

» 4th Annual HABLA Celebrates Community Leadership and Service

Today marks the 4th annual HABLA, the Hispanic Achievement and Business Leadership Awards, hosted by the Lanza Group, LLC. HABLA awards five honorees, selected through peer nominations, for their achievements and accomplishments made in the Atlanta business and civic community.

“The 4th HABLA celebrated a wide variety of Atlanta’s talent, from a teacher, media executive, financial advisor to Georgia Representative,” said Lanza Group President Ralph E. Herrera. ”We are so proud to recognize our incredible honorees and award a scholarship to a deserving student.” Read more...

» HABLA Welcomes Partner Wells Fargo For Second Year

ATLANTA (October 4, 2011) – Lanza Group welcomes partner Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) for the second year in a row to HABLA, the Hispanic Achievement and Business Leadership Awards presented by Verizon Wireless. The 4th annual awards luncheon recognizes the achievements of the Hispanic business community on Thursday, October 13th at the close of Hispanic Heritage month.

Wells Fargo is dedicated to the diversity of Atlanta’s business community, as a major player in the market. With operations around the world, Wells Fargo has offered a range of financial services to customers since 1852. “Atlanta’s Latino business community continues to grow and thrive, and we are honored to be involved with HABLA, a great community event recognizing the achievements and contributions made in a city that is so important to Wells Fargo,” said Mike Donnelly, Atlanta regional president. ”It is important to us to recognize the success of Atlanta’s Hispanic business and civic leaders.” Read more...

» Joe Kutchera Announced As HABLA 2011 Keynote Speaker

ATLANTA (September 15, 2011) – Joe Kutchera as been selected as the keynote speaker of the 4th annual HABLA- Hispanic Achievement and Business Leadership Awards, presented by Verizon Wireless and hosted by the Lanza Group, LLC. Kutchera is a leading digital marketing advisor and speaker on reaching Hispanic and Latin American audiences online. The annual HABLA awards luncheon recognizes the achievements of the Hispanic business community on Thursday, October 13th at the close of Hispanic Heritage month.

“Reaching Latinos online and through digital media is an incredibly important topic,” said Lanza Group President Ralph E. Herrera. ”We are excited to have Joe Kutchera share his expertise and honor the Atlanta Hispanic business community with us on October 13th." Read more...

» HABLA Nominations and Scholarship Applications Now Open for 2011 Awards

ATLANTA (August 8, 2011) – The 4th annual HABLA, the Hispanic Achievement and Business Leadership Awards presented by Verizon Wireless and hosted by the Lanza Group, LLC, is now accepting award nominations and scholarship applications through Sept. 15 at midnight. The 4th annual awards luncheon recognizes the achievements of the Hispanic business community on Thursday, October 13th at the close of Hispanic Heritage month.

“The Atlanta Hispanic business community is thriving and growing everyday,” said Lanza Group President Ralph E. Herrera. ”HABLA is a chance to recognize those members of the community who continue driving Georgia forward, and foster the next generation’s development through the scholarship we offer.” Read more...