Rules and eligibility

Since 1999, the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors has been holding its annual Gala, recognizing the top Hispanic talent and their achievements in theater, film, TV, and digital media. In this year 2022, we will continue our annual tradition, honoring the best of Latin/Hispanic performing artists of the U.S.

Submissions for the HOLA Awards 2022 are now closed.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR OUR THEATER AWARDS 2023?

HOLA is at the forefront, recognizing the high-caliber work being offered across New York’s growing and thriving Latino theatrical stages. To be eligible for the HOLA Awards 2023 in theater, plays must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Feature Hispanic or Latin talent.
  • Be presented within the New York City metropolitan area between September 2022 and August 2023*.
  • Facilitate complimentary tickets for the HOLA jury to attend.
  • Send an unedited recording of the play.
  • Plays can be performed in English or Spanish.
  • Complete the HOLA Awards 2023 Submission Form.

Submissions deadlines

  • Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2023

HOW IS VOTING DONE?

The HOLA Awards Jury consists of journalists and long-standing HOLA members with an honorable trajectory. These voting members will differ each year. 
If you wish to become an HOLA Jury please send us an email with bio and resume to awards@holafficial.org
Plays submitted will be attended by two jury members if possible. Because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask the plays’ representative to send us an unedited video of a performance to be watched and evaluated remotely by the rest of the jury.

HOLA Awards

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
An award to honor an individual for the body of their work throughout their careers.

ILKA HOLA ADVOCACY AWARD
Named after Ilka Tanya Payán, this award honors champions in the mission of inclusion of Hispanic & Latin talent in the entertainment industry.

RAUL JULIA HOLA FOUNDERS AWARD
This award recognizes an outstanding writer, director or actor. 

HOLA JOSÉ FERRER TESPIS AWARD
In the name of Jose Ferrer, this award goes to an extraordinary actor.

HOLA RITA MORENO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
In the name of the great Rita Moreno, this award goes to an extraordinary all-around performer.

HOLA ELIZABETH PEÑA BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST AWARD
Bestowed upon champions that have made an important leap forward in their field and inspired other artists.

HOLA EXCELLENCE IN TELEVISION/FILM AWARD
This award recognizes an outstanding actor in the audiovisual arts. 

HOLA EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
Celebrating the new outstanding artists in our community.

 

HOLA Awards for Excellence in Theater

GILBERTO ZALDÍVAR HOLA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PLAYWRITING

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE CAST

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTOR

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTOR

OUTSTANDING SOLO PERFORMANCE

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION IN VIRTUAL THEATER

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION IN MICROTHEATER

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION IN CHILDREN’S THEATER

HOLA SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS 

Get tickets for the 21st Annual HOLA Awards Gala Benefit

The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) is an arts service and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the presence of Latinx Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through the development cultivation, education and empowerment of emerging, and established artists.

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