GALA Awards: A History

GALA has been recognized for its contributions to the Hispanic arts at the local, national, and international levels:

2023 Helen Hayes Awards, HELEN category

• Outstanding Production in a Musical – GALA Hispanic Theatre - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Direction in a Musical – Luis Salgado - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Choreography in a Musical – Luis Salgado - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Musical Direction – Walter "Bobby" McCoy - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Costume Design – Jeannette Christensen - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Lighting Design – Christopher Annas-Lee - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Media/Projections Design – Patrick Lord - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Musical – Fran Tapia - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical – Gaby Albo - On Your Feet! En español

• Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Play – Evelyn Rosario Vega - La casa de la laguna (The House on the Lagoon)

• Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical – GALA Hispanic Theatre - Revoltosa (The Troublemaker)

2023 Diversity in Business Honoree

Awarded by the Washington Business Journal to GALA's Producing Artistic Director Hugo Medrano for his contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workforce.