2025 Selection Committee

The Hispanic Business Awards Selection Committee, comprised of esteemed community leaders, plays a vital role in championing, inviting, and selecting distinguished awardees. With a commitment to advocacy, they promote the awards' significance, extend invitations to deserving candidates, and meticulously evaluate nominees based on business excellence, community impact, and leadership. The committee's diverse expertise ensures a fair and inclusive selection process, highlighting outstanding contributions within the Hispanic business community. Join us in recognizing and celebrating excellence with the Hispanic Business Awards..

Meet the 2024 Selection Team

Annette M. Vasquez

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Columbus Hispanic Chamber

Cesar Bravo

President of the Executive Board to the Hispanic Chamber of Columbus
Hispanic Chamber of Columbus and Innovation Consultant

Lair Marin Marcum

Ohio Strategic Director
Ohio Strategic Director

Lilleana Cavanaugh

Deputy Chief
Business Solutions & Outreach Minority Business Development Division

Randy Cedeno

Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Hispanic Business Center (HBC)
The Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development (NEOHCED)

Thalia Amador

Economic Development Specialist
Small Business Administration Columbus District Office

Edwin Quinones

WBC Program Manager of the Women's Business Center of Central Ohio
Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI)
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