Past Recipients of The Don Quijote Awards
2010
Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than 5 Years): Michael and Karina Pastrana, Happy Paws Pet Resort
Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 5 Years): Javier and Eliana Vargas. Pollos Pio Pio Enterprises
Professional of the Year: Dr. Humberto Campins, Professor at the University of Central Florida
Hispanic Community Champion: Sister Ann Kendrick, HOPE Community Center
Excellence Award: Dr. Miguel Lugo, Ophthalmologist
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ricardo Pesquera, Esq.
2009
Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than 5 Years): Santoni International Builders, LLC, Alberto and Martha Santoni
Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 5 Years): Sol Time, Jose A. Rivas Jr.
Professional of the Year: Marcos R. Marchena, Managing Shareholder, Marchena & Graham, P.A.
Hispanic Community Champion: Linda Landman-González, VP of Community Relations & Governmental Affairs, Orlando Magic
Excellence Award: Dr. Tomasita Ortiz, Chief Learning Officer, Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez
Lifetime Achievement Award: Olga M. Calvet, Senior VP and CFO, Palmas Services, LLC
2008
Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than 3 Years): Maria Victoria Diaz and Luis Guillermo Torres, Closed Caption Latina
Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 3 Years): Liza Ordoñez and Norberto Ruiz, NR Electronics, LLC
Professional of the Year: Homan Machuca, Journalist & News Anchor, Telemundo
The Excellence Award: Manuel D. Soto, Emergency Manager & Director, City of Orlando
Hispanic Community Champion: Linda W. Chapin, Director of Metropolitan Center for Regional Studies, University of Central Florida
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dora Toro, CEO and Publisher, La Prensa Newspaper
2007
Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than 3 Years): Elvis Campos and Richard Weaver, Signtek Graphics
Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 3 Years): Rubén and Laura Pérez, Habana Grill Restaurant
Professional of the Year: George Rodón, Chief of Staff, Orange County Government
The Excellence Award: Judge Wilfredo Martínez, Orange County 9th Judicial Circuit Court
Lifetime Achievement: Conrad Santiago, Ameriprise Financial
2006
Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than 3 Years): Germán Gaviria, Carlos Rodríguez and José Guzmán, GRG Structures Group
Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 3 Years): Luis and Lorena Quiroz, Royal Press Printing
Professional of the Year: Dr. José Fernández, College of Arts and Humanities at University of Central Florida
The Excellence Award: Father Miguel Gonzalez, Diocese of Orlando
Lifetime Achievement: Tirso Moreno, Farmworker Association of Florida
2005
Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than 3 Years): Elsa Morales, Atlantis Flowers & Gifts, Co.
Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 3 Years): Carmen Domínguez, Homes by Carmen Domínguez, L.C.
Professional of the Year: José Fajardo, WMFE-TV/FM
The Excellence Award: Judge José Rodríguez, Orange County 9th Judicial Circuit Court
Lifetime Achievement: Fernando Bujones, Orlando Ballet
2004
Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than 3 Years): Gisele Marasca & Susan Pagán, Ahora Orlando Magazine/Creative Angle Media, LLC
Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 3 Years): Ricardo Gonzalez, T&G Constructors
Professional of the Year: George Aguel, Walt Disney World Co.
The Excellence Award: Anna D. Díaz, Orange County Public Schools
2003
Hispanic Business of the Year (Less Than 3 Years): Yasmín Tirado-Chiodini, Intelliorg, Inc.
Hispanic Business of the Year (More Than 3 Years): David Salazar, AXIS, Inc.
Professional of the Year: Denise Godreau, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; César Calvet, SunTrust/Grupo Bancario Latino
The Excellence Award: Dr. José Borrero, Surgeon
2002
Small Business Less Than 3 Years: Phillip & Eileen Rosado, Alta Moda, Inc.
Small Business More Than 3 Years: Joseph Rodríguez, MSE Systems, Inc.
Professional of the Year: José Estorino, Orlando / Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Excellence Award: Silvia Ibañez, Silvia Ibañez Law Firm
2001
Small Business Less Than 3 Years: Jay Rosario, Rolling Hills Ford, Inc.
Small Business More Than 3 Years: James E. Jardon II, Jardon & Howard Technologies, Inc.
Professional of the Year: Hector Louis Martínez, Ruggiero, Martinez & Company, P.A.
Entrepreneur of the Year: Tony Rey, Rey Group
2000
Small Business Less Than 3 Years: Yuri Gómez, Global Communications
Small Business More Than 3 Years: Ken Leeming & Pedro Medina, International Engineer
Professional of the Year: Mercedes F. McCall, Banco Popular
Entrepreneur of the Year: Reynaldo Rodríguez & Ileana DiMario, Maya Telecom
Educator of the Year: Aliette A. Scharr, Hillcrest Elementary
Legal Professional of the Year: Norberto Katz, 11th Judicial Circuit
1999
Small Business Less Than 3 Years: Willie Molina, CFL Litho
Small Business More Than 3 Years: René Albors, Albors & Associates
Professional of the Year: Angel Martínez, Latin Music Institute
Entrepreneur of the Year: Raiza & Pete Tamayo, American Paving Contractors
1998
Small Business Less Than 3 Years: Ricardo Aguilar, KDR
Small Business More Than 3 Years: Lenny Lamastus, First Roasters
Professional of the Year: Jorge Del Río, Quality Cable
Entrepreneur of the Year: Louis Carrión, Sprint | 
