Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature
The Hispanic Heritage Awards "celebrate the achievements of Hispanic Americans and provide role models for youth." They are awarded annually during Hispanic Heritage Month. The Literature Award was given up through 2004.
- 2004
- Sandra Benítez
- 2003
- Denise Chávez
- 2002
- Julia Alvarez
- 2001
- Liz Balmaseda
- 2000
- Oscar Hijuelos
- 1999
- Gary Soto
- 1998
- Luis Rodriguez
- 1997
- Nicholasa Mohr
- 1996
- Isabel Allende
- 1995
- Jose Antonio Burciaga
- 1994
- Dr. Hilda Perera
- 1993
- Luis Santeiro
- 1992
- Luiz Valdez
- 1989
- Jimmy Santiago Baca
- 1988
- Dr. Nicolas Kanellos



























