* Rising Star Award. This award is presented to the individual candidate that is growing and rising in his or her field that use professional accomplishments and community involvement to impact the area that the FCHCC serves. The candidate is under 35 year of age and in their first 5 years of their chosen profession.

*Up & Coming Business Award. This award is presented to the business that is less than 5 years old, showing stable financial growth, and has a strong commitment to supporting the Hispanic Community.

* Business Leader of the Year. This award is presented to an individual in the area that the FCHCC serves who has made both a professional and community-based impact through business endeavors and personal commitment in the Hispanic Community. Nominees must be a corporate executive or an owner, partner or shareholder of at least 25% of the business.

* Small Business of the Year. This award is presented to the small business that has made both a professional and community-based impact through business endeavors in the Hispanic community. The business has less than 100 employees and is in business more than 5 years.

* Corporate Business of the Year. This award is presented to the corporate entity that has made both a professional and community-based impact through business endeavors in the Hispanic Community. This business employs 100 + employees and shows business stability and growth.

*Women in Business Award
This award will be presented to a woman in a small and medium business who has demonstrated great results in her own business. It recognizes women who are helping create a legacy at their family-owned business or company.