The Imagen Foundation is now accepting entries for the 23rd Annual Imagen Awards which will be held Thursday August 21st at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

The official qualifications and categories along with the submission form can be downloaded here.

The Imagen awards were established 23 years ago to encourage positive portrayals of Latinos and Latino cultures in television and film.

All parties who have produced feature film projects including that have been distributed theatrically or at a film festival or television projects that have aired from May 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008 are invited to submit.

For more information, please call 626 836-6100.

Top Latina Leaders Celebrate Women’s History Month in Washington, DC

Washington, DC- The Imagen Foundation, in cooperation with Honorary Chair Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (D-CA), hosted an event to celebrate Women's History Month by honoring the contributions that Latinas have made in their communities. Seven extraordinary Latinas and Latina Magazine were recognized for their leadership and work. They were joined by a prestigious Honorary Committee including Congresswomen Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA), and Loretta Sanchez (D-CA).

"All of the women being honored tonight have had a positive impact on the Latina community and are an inspiration to countless young people nationwide," said Honorary Chair, Congresswoman Hilda Solis. "This dinner, being held at the Library of Congress, will give Latina leaders in business, government, media, and entertainment the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of these distinguished honorees."

President of The Imagen Foundation Helen Hernandez said, "The Imagen Foundation's early mission to recognize and celebrate positive portrayals of Latinas in television and film has been expanded. This year's honorees include Latinas from many different professional fields, all of whom are making positive contributions to our country's overall social fabric." Hernandez continued, "This event provides the Latina community with the chance to honor those who have made phenomenal progress in their professional careers, as well as teach young Latina women that they can truly make a difference." More...

IMAGEN HONORS ENTERTAINMENT’S LATINO INFLUENTIALS FOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Beverly Hills, CA.-October 15, 2007

More than 60 individuals from creative and business executives as well as talent were honored today by The Imagen Foundation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. This inaugural event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills marked the final day of this month’s long national celebration. Honorees included: Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment; Belinda Menendez, President, NBC Universal International Television Distribution; Armando Nunez, Jr., President, CBS Paramount International Television; Oscar nominated film producer David Valdes; Actor Hector Elizondo; award winning Director/Choreographer Kenny Ortega; Actress Lupe Ontiveros; Cynthia Cidre, Creator of the CBS series “Cain”; Silvio Horta, Creator of ABC’s “Ugly Betty”; Oscar nominated writer Jose Rivera; NALA Films President Darlene Caamano Loquet; WGBH executive producer Joseph Tovares; and Christina Davis, Sr. Vice President Dramatic Development CBS.

“Latinos contribute to the world of entertainment in all facets of the industry, not just in Spanish language. We are presidents, creative executives, decision makers, and talent. What better time to celebrate our accomplishments than during Hispanic Heritage month,” said Helen Hernandez, President& Founder of The Imagen Foundation.

The Imagen Foundation, best know for its annual Imagen Awards which honors positive portrayals of Latinos and Latino cultures in television and film, was established in 1985. Imagen serves as a bridge between the Latino community and the entertainment industry to provide, access, education, and resources to Latinos in the industry and those looking for careers in entertainment.

The complete list of honorees is available on The Imagen website at: www.imagen.org/influential_latinos_2007.