Each year, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Leadership for the Americas Awards Gala honors extraordinary individuals and organizations shaping a more democratic, equitable, and prosperous future for the Western Hemisphere. 

The 2025 Gala comes at a pivotal moment for the region—one where bold leadership, cross-border cooperation, and economic security are more essential than ever. Held at the historic Organization of American States, the evening will convene influential leaders, policymakers, and changemakers from across the Americas to celebrate progress and chart the path ahead. 

Join us for an inspiring night honoring those whose vision and commitment are moving the hemisphere forward. 

HONOREE

Mónica Aspe

CEO, AT&T Mexico

Distinguished Leadership for the Americas Award for Digital Inclusion and Women’s Economic Empowerment

IN GRATITUDE: THE DIALOGUE’S ENDURING VOICES

Ambassador Carla A. Hills

Chair and CEO of Hills & Company; Inter-American Dialogue Member and Former Board Co-Chair

Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty, III

Chair of McLarty Associates; Inter-American Dialogue Member and Former Board Vice Chair 

PRESENTERS

Kellie Meiman Hock

Inter-American Dialogue Board Member; Senior Counselor, McLarty Associates

Donna Hrinak

Co-Vice Chair of the Inter-American Dialogue Board of Directors; Former Ambassador to Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia and the Dominican Republic

Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.

Co-Chair of the Inter-American Dialogue Board of Directors, Former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs

OPENING REMARKS

Albert R. Ramdin

Secretary General, Organization of American States

WELCOME

Rebecca Bill Chavez

President & CEO, Inter-American Dialogue

LEADER OF CEREMONY

Amna Nawaz

Co-anchor and Co-managing editor, PBS News Hour

LEADER OF CEREMONY INTRODUCTION

Jaime Pumarejo

Editor-in-Chief, Portafolio and Former Mayor, Barranquilla, Colombia

SPONSORS