Formerly HOLA EMPY Awards
The project previously known as HOLA EMPY Awards — also searched as HOLA EMPY or Empy Awards — now officially continues under the HOLA AWARDS identity. The new brand preserves the project’s history while strengthening a national vision within HOLA Media Group.
A national platform for Latino recognition
HOLA AWARDS is building a national recognition platform for Canada’s Latino community, connecting nominations, stories, interviews, editorial coverage, community, sponsors and visibility beyond a single awards night.
What do HOLA AWARDS recognize?
Categories celebrate entrepreneurship, art, music, content creation, communications, food, community projects, innovation and other forms of impact that reflect the growth of Canada’s Latino community.
HOLA AWARDS 2026
The first nomination stage opens September 15 and closes October 15, 2026. The HOLA AWARDS 2026 gala date is still to be confirmed.