Los Hermanos Familia Announces2026 Adelante Award Nominees

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LUBBOCK, TX - Los Hermanos Familia (LHF), whose objective is strengthening families and building community, is proud to announce that they will be holding the annual 2026 Adelante Awards Gala on Friday, May 1, 2026.

“This recognition event showcases the many role models and achievements that exist in the community by these individuals who serve as an example in their industries and in the community,” said Rosa Llanas, 2025 Adelante Awards Co-Chair.

Men from areas in Medical, Business/Professional, First Responder, Education, Military/Veteran, Church, Media, Civic/Volunteer, Athlete/Athletics Supporter, College Young Adult, Corporate, Legal, and more reflect the nominees. Including the following:

Among the nominees are: Alejos Anaya, Benny Brito, Greg Hernandez, Dr. Victor Chavez, EJ Gauna, Eric Tijerina, Frank Davila, Gilbert Arredondo, Jerry Serrano, Joe Jimenez, Miguel Vasquez, Misael Gonzales, Ramon Garcia, Christopher Carillo, Jake Alonzo Madrigal-Quintanilla, and Ricardo Martinez.

For his 24 years of accumulated service as County Commissioner, a special recognition will be provided to Gilbert Flores.

Significantly, a Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA) will be presented to Sonny Garza. He has worked tenaciously and succeeded in working for City Bank, as well as being involved with the community.

LHF will also recognize volunteer(s) from their organization who have continued to serve for the greater good of those LHF serves, as well as a Corporate Contributor.

The Adelante Award program is an initiative of Los Hermanos Familia, which became a nonprofit organization in June 2014 and was established in 2008. The organization began with the annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" event, which uses fishing as a hook to bring families together, and is now preparing for additional initiatives to improve the quality of life for families in West Texas.

To learn more about Los Hermanos Familia, please visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org or contact (806) 792-1212.

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