TAMACC Women of Distinction

Nominations are Open

TAMACC is calling on powerful, passionate, trailblazing women to step forward for the 2026 Women of Distinction Award. This honor celebrates women who lead with purpose, uplift others, and create meaningful change in their communities.

If you have made an impact — whether bold and sweeping or quiet and steady — we want to hear from you. Your journey matters. The most compelling nominations come from women who tell their own stories, in their own voice. Share your path, your challenges, your breakthroughs, and the leadership that defines you.

The deadline to apply is August 5, 2026. Don’t wait. Your leadership deserves to be seen, celebrated, and recognized.

Your voice. Your story. Your impact.

For questions, please contact the TAMACC office at 512-444-5727.

Apply now or share with that powerful woman you know.

We the Hispanos: The Untold Story of America’s Founding

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, it’s time to revisit a chapter of American history that has too often been overlooked. In this episode of the Latino Business Report, J.R. Gonzales sits down with Martha Vera, LLM, MS, Honorary Consul of Spain in El Paso, to discuss We the Hispanos. This groundbreaking documentary explores the vital role of Spain and Hispanics in the founding of America. Discover the history left out of many textbooks, why it matters today, and how understanding our shared past helps tell the complete American story.

LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD HERE

We the Hispanos Foundation Launches National Initiative Celebrating Hispanic Contributions to America’s Founding

As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of its independence, the We the Hispanos Foundation is inviting the community to a special evening celebrating the often-overlooked role Hispanics played in the founding of our nation.

The event marks the launch of a national educational initiative centered on the feature documentary We the Hispanos, directed by internationally acclaimed, multiple Goya Award-winning filmmaker José Luis López-Linares. The film highlights the military, financial, diplomatic, and cultural contributions of Spanish and Hispanic men and women whose efforts helped secure American independence.

Hosted by the We the Hispanos Foundation, the evening will bring together business, civic, education, and community leaders to support a nationwide campaign that will expand access to this important chapter of American history through theaters, public television, schools, museums, and community organizations.

Guests will enjoy:

A cocktail reception and networking
An exclusive preview of We the Hispanos
A presentation on the Hispanic influence during the American Revolution
Updates on the documentary’s national distribution and educational campaign
Opportunities to support educational programming and community outreach

Event Details:

Hispanics in America, The Story Behind the Story

Saturday, August 1, 2026

6:00 PM

Austin PBS Theater

6101 Highland Campus Drive, Building 3000

Austin, TX 78752

Sponsorship opportunities, reserved tables, and individual tickets are now available. Join this historic initiative to help share the untold story of the Hispanic men and women whose contributions helped shape the United States.

Tickets for the Event