Historic Announcement!!!

Inaugural Induction Ceremonies into the Tulsa Hispanic Hall of Fame

June 3, 2025, 11:30 – 1:00 at the University of Tulsa

The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Hispanic Institute is proud to announce the Inaugural Induction Ceremonies into the Tulsa Hispanic Hall of Fame to be held on June 3rd, 20205; 11:30-1:00 at the University of Tulsa.

The Inaugural Hispanic Hall of Fame Honorees will personify and enshrine the proud history of Hispanic Contributions, Accomplishments, Cultural presence, Civic and Professional Leadership in all sectors and levels of Oklahoma History.

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2025 Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame Inductees

March 13, 2025

- Rudy Alvarado, Oklahoma Business pioneer, Hispanic Community organizer, political advocate and business role model
- Tony Casillas, Two-time Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Champions, Univ. Oklahoma National Championship Team, Football Hall of Fame
- Patricia Fennell, Founder, Latino Community Development Agency, First Hispanic Inductee into Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame
- Nancy Galvan, Established first Hispanic Radio Station in Oklahoma, Hispanic Community and Disabilities Advocate
- Rosa Quiroga King, Established first Statewide Oklahoma Hispanic Newspaper publication El Nacional, which has now evolved into a major news and social pages/internet news Media Company
- John C. Lopez, Business pioneer who founded and developed what has become Lopez Dorada, largest specialty foods product supplier to McDonald’s, longtime Hispanic Community philanthropist and Oklahoma business Icon
- Anita Martinez, Hispanic Community Senior Citizen housing and social service Advocate at La Puerta de Oro, Community organizer and Entertainer with “Los Viejitos”, recognized at the Smithsonian Institute
- Armando Rubio, For decades, the public image, voice and personality of Telemundo TV/Tyler Media, Hispanic Community spokesman and advocate for a wide range of Hispanic Community issues and accomplishments
- Reverend Donald J. Wolf, Bilingual Pastor of The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine and the largest Hispanic Catholic Congregation in Oklahoma, cousin to Blessed Stanley Rother.

Tulsa Top 40 hispanic leadership awards luncheon
Date: TBA

Oklahoma city top 40 hispanic leadership awards luncheon
DaTE: TBA

Oklahoma hispanic institute mission

The Oklahoma Hispanic Institute is established to create, support and sponsor initiatives for Public/Private Engagement, Resource Development in Education, Cultural Arts and Community Leadership.

Oklahoma hispanic cultural center Mission

celebrate, preserve, and promote the rich heritage, arts, and culture of the hispanic community in oklahoma. through educational programs, cultural events, and community engAGEMENT, WE AIM TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING, INCLUSIVITY, AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DIVERSE CONTRIBUTIONS OF HISPANICS IN OKLAHOMA.