The Inaugural Celebration of Latino Cinema honored the following:
- Rita Moreno received the Icon Award. The award was presented to her by Gloria Estefan & Emilio Estefan.
- Demián Bichir received the Career Achievement Award. The award was presented to him by Chris Weitz.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda received the Visionary Award. The award was presented to him by Robin de Jesús.
- Reinaldo Marcus Green received the Director Award for the film King Richard. The award was presented by King Richard star Aunjanue Ellis.
- Clifton Collins Jr. received the Actor Award for his starring role in the upcoming film Jockey. The award was presented to him by Don Cheadle.
- Olga Merediz received the Actress Award for her role in In the Heights. The award was presented to her by Jon M. Chu.
- Eugenio Derbez received the Supporting Actor Award for his role in CODA. The award was presented to him by Eva Longoria.
- The creative team behind Netflix’s Vivo, which includes Gloria Estefan, Alex Lacamoire, Juan de Marcos, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Ynairaly Simo, received the Film Music Award. The award was presented by Andy Garcia.
- Tatiana Huezo received the International Film Award for her latest feature, Prayers for the Stolen. The award was presented by Gregory Nava.
- Natalie Morales received a Special Honoree Award. The award was presented by Michaela Watkins.
