Women of Distinction Awards 2026

Don’t miss your opportunity to be recognized as one of TAMACC’s 2026 Women of Distinction!

Applications and nominations are now open for this prestigious honor celebrating 12 exceptional Latinas whose leadership, service, and achievements are strengthening Texas businesses and communities.

TAMACC’s 2025 Women of Distinction

Susana Renteria Almanza
Founding Member and Executive Director, People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources (PODER), Austin

Monica “Moni” Avila
Senior Program Analyst / Professional Development Coordinator, City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, San Antonio

Ana Cortez
President, Manor Independent School Board, Manor

Nancy Flores
Editor and Publisher, Austin Vida; Founder, Cultura Media, Austin

Vanessa Fuentes
Mayor Pro-Tem, Austin City Council, Austin

Dalilah Garcia
President, FemCity Brownsville, Brownsville

Dr. Esther Garza
Chair of Department, Educator and Leadership Preparation, Professor, Bilingual and ESL Education, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, San Antonio

Gloria Leal
Attorney at Law; General Counsel, National League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Austin

Rosalinda Martinez
Community Connector, Tarrant County College District, Fort Worth

Bianca Abigail Tarango
Executive Director and President, University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso, El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation, Fundación UMC de México, El Paso