Awards and Nominations

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Description of the HLC Awards

Premio Solidaridad

The Premio Solidaridad is given in recognition of an individual or organization that has contributed to the advancement of the Hispanic community of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. (Please note that nominations are not required to be considered for this award)

Premio Inspiración

This award was created in 2007 in celebration of the Tenth Annual Hispanic Law Conference and is given annually to a Juris Doctor (JD) student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the Latino/a community nationally or internationally.

Goldman-Grossman Award

In 2007, this award was established in honor of Professor Robert Goldman and Dean Claudio Grossman, renowned experts in the Inter-American legal system and pioneers of the International Legal Studies Program. It is given annually to a Legum Magister (LL.M.) student who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the national and/or international Latino/a community.

Edward Bou Alumni Award

This award is named after Mr. Edward Bou, class of '58, for his numerous contributions to the Washington College of Law's Latino/a students and to the overall WCL community. Established in 2007, the Edward Bou Alumni Award is presented annually to a WCL graduate with demonstrated commitment to the Latino community of WCL.