By Angelica Gonzalez

The Hispanic Women’s League (HWL) is proud to announce its 46th Annual Scholarship & Community Awards Brunch, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Classics V Banquet & Conference (2425 Niagara Falls Blvd,, Amherst.

For more than four decades, the Hispanic Women’s League (HWL) has empowered Latinas through education, advocacy and leadership development — awarding over $450,000 in scholarships to more than 300 women. Today, HWL continues that mission by expanding scholarship opportunities to reflect the diverse and evolving paths Latinas take to achieve their goals, supporting recipients enrolled in community colleges, universities, online learning platforms, trade schools and professional development Programs.

This year’s brunch celebrates that commitment by honoring scholarship recipients and recognizing community leaders who exemplify HWL’s values of service, leadership and advancement of Hispanic women and families. This year’s Scholarship and Community awards recipients:

2025 Scholarship Recipients

• Flor Saldivar Silvestre
• Jessenia Leaphart
• Kiara Roberts
• Lauryn Scott
• Nelenid Manzano Jimenez
• . Alondra Morales Pagan
• Bethany Arroyo – Gabriel A. Rodriguez American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1928 & Latinas Evolving LLC Scholarship Recipient
• Dineille Ramos Acevedo – Cold Narly Music Academy Collaboration Recipient
  

2025 Community Award Honorees

• American Legion Auxiliary, Gabriel A. Rodriguez Unit 1928
• Flor Saldivar Silvestre
• Dariana Candelario

The event will run from 10 am. to 2 p.m.

“This event is about more than celebrating academic success — it’s about creating opportunities that re-flect the many ways Latinas are redefining education and success in our community,” said Maria Cruz, president of the Hispanic Women’s League. “Whether pursuing a degree at a university, gaining skills through trade school or professional development, or launching an entrepreneurial path, we are proud to support Latinas as they break barriers, grow, and shape the future.” 

Tickets & Sponsorships: Tickets for the brunch are available through Oct. 22 at www.hispanicwomensleague.org/shop. Sponsorships and ad opportunities are also available to support HWL’s scholarship fund through Oct. 1.  

For more information, visit https://www.hispanicwomensleague.org or contact HWL at contact@hispanicwomensleague.org. Stay connected by following us on social media and checking your email for frequent updates on scholarships, events and community initiatives. 

About the Hispanic Women’s League: 

Founded in 1979, the Hispanic Women’s League is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering Latinas through scholarships, education, advocacy and leadership development. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Hispanic women, support their personal and professional growth, and champion the issues that impact their communities. At the heart of this mission is HWL’s dedication to providing scholarships to women of Hispanic descent, ensuring access to higher education and diverse learning opportunities that foster advancement and success. 

This article is part of a collaboration with Buffalo Latino Village. You can find free print issues of Buffalo Latino Village directly distributed in the lower and upper West Side of Buffalo, which includes Niagara Street, Grant Street, Theatre District, East Side and the Elmwood/Allen strips. The publication is carried by local retail businesses, community organizations, public libraries and banks.

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