North Shore Latino Business Association

15th Anniversary

Gala Dinner &
Business Awards

Celebrating Excellence, Leadership & the Power of Our Community.

The Harborview Ballroom set for the Gala
Photograph The Harborview Ballroom, moments before the awards
Date
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time
6:00 PMRed Carpet & Reception
Venue
Danversport — Harborview Ballroom161 Elliot Street, Danvers, MA 01923
Dress Code
Black Tie
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Guests gathered at the Gala reception
Photograph Guests gathered for the awards ceremony
Table setting in the Harborview Ballroom
Detail Table setting, Harborview Ballroom

About the Gala

An Evening Celebrating Our Community

Each year, the NSLBA Gala Dinner & Business Awards brings together Latino entrepreneurs, professionals, business leaders, community organizations and partners from across the North Shore for one evening devoted to recognition.

Over a red-carpet reception, fine dining and live entertainment, we honor the outstanding businesses and community leaders whose work strengthens our cities and towns, and we celebrate the entrepreneurship, leadership, collaboration and community impact that define who we are.

Together, we build a stronger tomorrow. North Shore Latino Business Association
  • Recognition
  • Networking
  • Entertainment
  • Inspiration

Fifteen Years

15 Years of Business, Leadership & Community

Since its first Gala, the North Shore Latino Business Association has set aside one evening each year to recognize the businesses and leaders who move our community forward. The 2026 Gala marks fifteen years of that tradition.

15
Years of the
NSLBA Gala
6
Award categories
presented in 2026
40+
Program & magazine
advertisers in 2026
Businesses honored
since the first Gala
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  1. CHAPTER I
    Year to be confirmed
    Archive The first Gala

    The First Gala

    NSLBA hosts its inaugural Gala Dinner, creating an annual evening dedicated to recognizing Latino-owned businesses on the North Shore.

  2. CHAPTER II
    Year to be confirmed
    Archive The Business Awards are introduced

    The Business Awards

    The evening grows into the Business Awards, honoring the businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations whose work strengthens the community.

  3. CHAPTER III
    Year to be confirmed
    Archive A decade of recognition

    A Decade of Recognition

    Ten years on, the Gala has become the North Shore's signature celebration of Latino business, bringing together leaders from across the region.

  4. CHAPTER IV
    2026
    This Year The 15th Anniversary Gala

    The 15th Anniversary

    On September 13, 2026, we gather at Danversport's Harborview Ballroom to celebrate fifteen years of excellence, leadership and community.

Honoring Excellence

2026 Award Recipients

Celebrating excellence. Honoring leadership. Inspiring our community.

NS Portrait
NSLBA President's Award

Dr. Nick Sarantopoulos

The President's Award is presented at the discretion of the NSLBA President to an individual whose leadership and partnership have made a lasting difference for the Latino business community of the North Shore.

CG Portrait
NSLBA Community Builder Award

Mr. Charlie Gaeta

The Community Builder Award recognizes a leader whose sustained work has helped build the neighborhoods, institutions and opportunities that our community depends on.

Business Awards 2026

01
P Company logo
NSLBA Business of the Year
Negocio del Año NSLBA 2026

PEFEL Consulting & Services

Lynn, Massachusetts

Presented to a business whose growth, service and commitment to its clients set the standard for Latino enterprise on the North Shore.

02
EM Portrait
NSLBA Businessman of the Year
Hombre Empresario del Año 2026

Edgardo Montoya

Amigos Keeper LLC

Presented to an entrepreneur whose vision, integrity and leadership exemplify the best of our business community.

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BL Portrait
NSLBA Businesswoman of the Year
Mujer Empresaria del Año 2026

Blanca Lopez

Ebenezer Tax Services

Presented to an entrepreneur whose vision, integrity and leadership exemplify the best of our business community.

04
NSCC Organization seal
NSLBA Non-Profit of the Year
Organización Sin Fines de Lucro 2026

North Shore Community College

Est. 1965

Presented to an organization whose mission and programs create opportunity and lasting impact for the people of the North Shore.

The Program

Featured Speakers & Special Guests

The voices who will guide the evening and the guests who will join us in honoring this year's recipients. The full program will be announced soon.

MC
Master of Ceremonies

To be announced

Title · Organization

A short biography of the evening's host will appear here once the program is confirmed.

K
Keynote Speaker

To be announced

Title · Organization

A short biography of the keynote speaker will appear here once the program is confirmed.

G
Special Guest

To be announced

Title · Organization

A short biography will appear here once the program is confirmed.

G
Special Guest

To be announced

Title · Organization

A short biography will appear here once the program is confirmed.

Speaker and guest announcements will be shared at mynslba.com and on NSLBA social channels.

The Film

Experience the NSLBA Gala Evening

Film Gala highlights — poster frame
A look inside the evening Promotional film · 2026

Our Partners

Celebrating the Partners Who Make It Possible

The generosity of our sponsors and advertisers makes this signature evening possible, and sustains NSLBA's work throughout the year.

2026VIP Sponsors
Metro Credit Union
Metro Credit UnionVIP Sponsor
PEFEL Consulting & Services
PEFEL Consulting & ServicesVIP Sponsor
Community Credit Union
Community Credit UnionA division of Arise FinancialVIP Sponsor
El Mundo Boston
El Mundo BostonVIP Sponsor
Lynn Community Health Center
Lynn Community Health CenterVIP Sponsor
Eastern Bank
Eastern BankVIP Sponsor

Thank You

Program & Magazine Advertisers

The North Shore Latino Business Association sincerely thanks the following businesses, organizations and community partners for their support as advertisers in the 15th Gala Dinner Business Awards Program & Magazine. Their commitment helps make this signature event a success.

¡Gracias a nuestros anunciantes del Programa y Magazín! Su compromiso hace posible el éxito de este gran evento.

  • 440 Sound Production
  • Boston Let's Party
  • Boys & Girls Club of Lynn
  • Community Credit Union
  • Eastern Bank
  • Ebenezer Tax and Services Inc.
  • Economic Development Industrial Corp "EDIC"
  • Edilab Studio
  • El Cibaeño & El Cibaeño Lounge Inc.
  • El Mundo · La Hora de Café
  • Element Care PACE
  • Eliot
  • Emfravisio
  • Escuela Latina · Latina Maria
  • Fabio Carvagal Art
  • Galeth Media / Petite Magnetics
  • GLSS
  • Golden Builder Construction
  • Horrigan & Norman, LLC
  • Imagination Station Learning Center
  • Juan27AutoBody Inc.
  • Law Office of Richard Vitali
  • Lynn Community Health Center
  • Mass Green Retail, Cannabis Dispensary
  • Mayor Jared Nicholson
  • MCD Immigration
  • McGrath Enterprises Inc.
  • Metro Credit Union
  • Micah Jones for Congress
  • Pefel Consulting & Services
  • Reading Cooperative
  • REDEDI
  • Silverio Insurance
  • St. Jean Credit Union
  • State Delegation (Lynn)
  • Stop & Compare Supermarket
  • Suarez Art
  • Tatis Transportation
  • Union Taxi
  • Valera's Insurance
  • Victoria Tax & Professional Services Inc.
Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship and advertising opportunities remain available for the 15th Anniversary Gala. Contact NSLBA at 781-596-8300 or mynslba@gmail.com.

Event Details

Sunday, September 13

Date
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time
6:00 PMRed Carpet & Reception
Venue
DanversportHarborview Ballroom
161 Elliot Street
Danvers, MA 01923
Dress Code
Black Tie
Danversport Harborview Ballroom
161 Elliot Street, Danvers, MA 01923
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