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HLA EVENTS

Upcoming Events

  • 2023 HLA Holiday Party
    2023 HLA Holiday Party
    2023 HLA Holiday Party
    Wed, Dec 13
    Provided upon RSVP
    Dec 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – Dec 14, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Provided upon RSVP
    Dec 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – Dec 14, 2023, 9:00 PM
    Provided upon RSVP

About our Events

Award Events

Avanza Awards: The Avanza Awards recognize trailblazers who have demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity and inclusion among their staff in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors and/or leading policy priorities that advance Latino civic, social, and economic empowerment. In addition to forging a path forward in either diversity and/or policy, the Avanza Awards recipients have also served with excellence in their respective areas of expertise.

 

Poder Award for Congressional Leadership: The Poder Award is given to current members in both the U.S. House and Senate who demonstrate leadership in promoting diversity among their staff and across the government affairs sector.

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Raices Award for Community Leadership: The Raíces award is given to an advocate in the nonprofit sector who has advanced public policy priorities and led efforts toward Latino civic, social and economic empowerment. 

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The Trailblazer Award: The Trailblazer award will be given to a government affairs professional or firm who has paved the way for diversity across our profession and promoted the important role of Latino professionals in the industry. 

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President’s Award: The President’s Award is bestowed on an individual who has demonstrated and embodied the values promoted by the Hispanic Lobbyists Association and excelled in their area of expertise.

  • Do I have to be a registered lobbyist to join HLA?
    No. HLA’s membership is open to all individuals who self-identify with or are committed to supporting the Hispanic/Latino community and who have professional responsibilities in the field of government relations and/or public affairs.
  • When does my membership start/end?
    HLA’s membership is calendar year. Membership starts on January 1st and ends on December 31st.
  • I have joined HLA. How do I get involved?
    Attend our events and sign-up for one of our committees — communications, mentorship, professional development, social, diversity and inclusion, and Avanza.
  • Is my HLA membership transferable?
    Individual membership is non-transferable. If a member leaves their organization, the membership goes with them.
  • How can I renew my HLA membership?
    Click here to renew your membership!
  • Are my HLA membership dues tax deductible?
    HLA is a 501(c)(6) organization. Your dues are not deductible as charitable donations but may be tax deductible as a business expense. Please consult your tax adviser or the IRS to determine whether your membership dues are tax deductible.

Other Events

HLA provides a host of programming and special events throughout the year: 

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  • Mentorship Mixers: HLA partners with the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association (CHSA) each year for a mentorship program and provides opportunities for mentors and mentees to connect. 
     

  • Professional Development: HLA provides tailored programming to support members’ career development and growth, in areas such as ethics in lobbying, campaign finance, and personal finance/wealth building. Diverse heads of office
     

  • Social Hours: HLA hosts happy hour events for membership networking – past events include Cinco de Mayo and Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
     

  • Diversity & Inclusion: HLA organizes events to support diversity in government relations, such as women’s history month panels and roundtables on diversifying corporate America.  
     

  • Charlas con Congresistas: HLA hosts a series of small-group conversations with Hispanic members of Congress.
     

  • Annual Holiday Celebration: HLA holds this event each December to close out the year and introduces the new board every two years. 

Become a Member Today!

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