2020 - Rosemary Ybarra-Hernandez
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Pete Garcia 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 2023 Pete Garcia Award recipient is Anna Maria Chavez, President and CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation. They will be recognized and presented with the award during our Hispanic Heritage Weekend on Sunday, September 17.
Pete Garcia Los D-backs Hispanic Leadership Award Recipients:
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
Every year, Major League Baseball announces one nominee from each Club for the Roberto Clemente Award, an annual recognition of the player who best represents the game through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. The D-backs' nominee for the 2023 season is Nick Ahmed. Vote Now
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 Ambassadors 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.