Since 1999, the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors has been holding its annual fundraising Benefit Gala, recognizing the top Hispanic talent and their achievements in theater, film, TV, and digital media. In this year, we will continue our annual tradition, honoring the best of Latin/Hispanic performing artists of the U.S.
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:
* Only voting members of the jury will watch the recorded play with the purpose of revisiting the play during deliberations.
Submissions deadlines
HOW IS VOTING DONE?
CHITA RIVERA 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 José 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 or director in the audiovisual arts.
HOLA EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
Celebrating the new outstanding artists in our community.
GILBERTO ZALDÍVAR AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION IN MUSICAL THEATER
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION IN SHORT FORMAT THEATER
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PLAYWRITING
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTING
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATRICAL DESIGN
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A LEAD ACTOR
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTOR
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE CAST
HOLA SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) is an arts service and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the presence of Latin/Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through their development, cultivation, education, empowerment, and recognition.
