About The Imagen Awards
The Imagen Awards was founded by legendary television producer Norman Lear, who was acutely aware of the near absence of positive portrayals of Latinos in the entertainment industry and understood the importance of positive images. Lear met with the leaders of the National Conference for Community and Justice (formerly the National Conference of Christians and Jews, or NCCJ), a respected non-sectarian human relations organization committed to fighting prejudice and racial tensions. Out of this meeting emerged the Imagen Awards, a competition which recognizes and encourages the entertainment industry to portray the Latino community in a positive and accurate manner.
Often referred to as the Latino Golden Globes by the Hollywood community, the Imagen Awards attract key entertainment leaders as well as celebrities. Past honorees and attendees have included Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno, Guillermo Del Toro, Salma Hayek, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Roberto Orci, Gina Rodriguez, Jenni Rivera, and former CBS Entertainment Chairman, Nina Tassler, among others.
The 37th Annual Imagen Awards
The Imagen Foundation is proud to announce the Call for Entries period for the 37th Annual Imagen Awards. The entry period begins March 1st and will close on May 20th.
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36th Imagen Awards Call for Entries Now Open
The Imagen Foundation seeks to recognize and reward creative excellence, positive or accurate images of Latinos in television and film, as well as to encourage and recognize the achievements of Latino talent in the [...]
35th Annual Imagen Awards Announces Winners
Apple TV+’s Little America, Quibi’s Thanks a Million, Netflix’s Mr. Iglesias, and Dora and the Lost City of Gold Among Award WinnersLOS ANGELES, CA (September 24, 2020) — The 2020 Imagen Awards were announced this [...]
35th Annual Imagen Awards Ceremony to be Held Virtually in Partnership with Progressive Streaming Powerhouse, The Young Turks
Unique Partnership Forged to Highlight Contributions by Latinos in Entertainment as Increased Representation in Hollywood Continues to Elude Latino Community LOS ANGELES, Calif., September 2, 2020 -- The Imagen Foundation today announced [...]
Nominations Announced for the 35th Annual Imagen Awards
LOS ANGELES (August 5, 2020) – The Imagen Foundation President Helen Hernandez today announced 114 nominees in 20 categories for this year’s 35th Annual Imagen Awards. The award show has expanded by adding three [...]
35th Annual Imagen Awards Call for Entries Now Open!
The Imagen Foundation is now accepting submissions for the 35th Annual Imagen Awards, the premier Latino entertainment awards, in categories in film, television, documentaries, and more. To qualify for the Imagen Awards, entries must have been [...]
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2017 Imagen Awards Photos
The 32nd Annual Imagen Awards were held on Friday, August 18th at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Click here to see the list of winners. [...]
2016 Imagen Awards Photos
The 31st Annual Imagen Awards were held on Friday, September 9th at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Click here to see the list of winners.
2015 Imagen Awards Photos
The 30th Annual Imagen Awards were held on Friday, August 21st at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.