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Los D-backs Pete Garcia Hispanic Leadership Award

Each season the D-backs recognize an individual for their advocacy, leadership and service to strengthen the Hispanic community in Arizona. In 2007, the first award was given to Pete A. Garcia for his leadership in change and justice as the President of Chicanos Por La Causa for 27 years. For this and his many important contributions to the community, the D-backs honored him by naming annual award the Pete Garcia Los D-backs Hispanic Leadership Award.

The 2024 Los D-backs Pete Garcia Hispanic Leadership Award recipient is January Contreras, CEO of Children’s Action Alliance. Contreras was recognized and presented with the award during Hispanic Heritage Weekend on Sunday, September 1.

Los D-backs Pete Garcia Hispanic Leadership Award Recipients:

2024 - January Contreras, CEO of Children’s Action Alliance

2023 - Anna Maria Chávez, Arizona Community Foundation

2022 - Tony Astorga, AZTOR Health Management Strategic Advisors

2021 - David Adame, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.

2020 - Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez, AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute

2019 - Cecilia Rosales, UofA, College of Public Health

2018 - José Cárdenas, Arizona State University

2017 - Elisa de la Vara, Arizona Community Foundation

2016 - Terri Cruz, Chicanos Por La Causa

2015 - Tommy Espinoza, La Raza Fund Development

2014 - Ed Pastor, Retired Congressman

2013 - Dr. María Harper-Marinick, Maricopa Community Colleges

2012 - Paul Luna, Helios Education Foundation

2011 - Mary Rose Wilcox, Maricopa County BOS

2010 - Luis Ibarra, Friendly House

2009 - Dr. Louis Olivas, Arizona State University

2008 - Armando Flores, APS

2007 - Pete García, Chicanos Por La Causa/Victoria Foundation

Roberto Clemente Award
Paul Sewald, 2024 Roberto Clemente Award nominee

Paul Sewald is the D-backs nominee for the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One. This annual award recognizes the player who best represents the game of Baseball through sportsmanship, community involvement and positive contributions, both on and off the field.

Fiestas

Past Hispanic Heritage celebrations have included Los D-backs Street Fiestas with live music, authentic food, and a giveaway for fans as they enter the ballpark.

Los D-backs Mural

Every game fans can view the custom Los D-backs mural created by local artist, Lalo Cota, located on the Upper Concourse near Section 300.

City Connect Uniforms: Serpientes

The D-backs debuted their Nike MLB City Connect series uniforms in June 2021. The jerseys bring forward the Sonoran desert sand from the D-backs’ brand and have “Serpientes” winding across the chest. Serpientes, the Spanish translation of Snakes, was used to pay tribute to the Hispanic culture so prominent in Arizona. The D-backs collaborated with Nike to design the uniforms with the idea of highlighting the team's desert roots, Arizona's Hispanic culture and the bond between the team and its fans. The D-backs will wear the City Connect uniforms for select games during the 2021 season.

Postgame Concerts

The D-backs have hosted a variety of postgame concert performances including Grupo Laberinto, Contacto Norte, and La Brissa.

Community Giving

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made charitable contributions totaling more than $70 million to non-profit organizations across Arizona including Youth Baseball and Outreach programs that directly support the Hispanic community.

Los D-backs Ambassadors Council

The Arizona Diamondbacks are proud to have the Los D-backs Hispanic Council as part of the organization to work alongside the team enhancing the relationship between the D-backs and the Hispanic Community. The Council is comprised of local Hispanic and minority business professionals.