ImpreMedia Newspapers Garner Most Awards at National Association of Hispanic Publications Award Ceremony

New York, NY (March 16, 2005) - ImpreMedia, the leading publisher of Spanish language newspapers in the US, received a total of sixty-six awards from the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) Hispanic Print Awards. The Hispanic Print Awards are the largest Hispanic media awards in the US with over 800 entries submitted in fifty-seven categories for this year's judging.

ImpreMedia publishes El Diario La Prensa in New York, La Opinión in Los Angeles and La Raza in Chicago, the #1 Spanish language newspapers in the top three Hispanic markets in the country. Together the papers received twenty-six first place awards, twenty-four second place awards, and sixteen honorable mentions. Each paper was recognized across an array of editorial sections, including Politics, Business, Sports, Cultural, Education, Latin America, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle, Special Sections, Real Estate, and more. El Diario La Prensa was recognized with thirty-three awards, nearly twice as many as any other newspaper. El Diario La Prensa and La Raza were also recognized for Outstanding Design.

"We are committed to journalism of the highest quality and are honored to have our efforts recognized by the NAHP's Hispanic Print Awards," stated Monica Lozano, publisher and CEO of La Opinión.

"Our newsrooms are full of talented and passionate journalists. These awards reflect their dedication to provide Latinos with the best news and information," said Rossana Rosado, publisher and CEO of El Diario La Prensa.

Robert Armband, publisher and CEO of La Raza continued, "The best way we can serve our communities is through stellar reporting and outstanding design. We want our readers to be thrilled with their paper."

The complete list of awards for ImpreMedia newspapers is as follows:

El Diario La Prensa, New York, NY:
33 awards (15 first places, 11 second places, 7 honorable mentions)
1st place for Outstanding Entertainment Section - Over 50,000: "Paulina Rubio", Heriberto González
1st place for Outstanding Auto Section: "Regresa la pasión de Autos a NY", Miguel Angel Sánchez
1st place for Outstanding Lifestyle Section: "Julio Paredes - Vivir", Julio Paredes
1st place for Outstanding Travel Section: "Un Viaje por NY", Juan Fernando Merino
1st place for Outstanding Computer/Internet Section: "La Cultura de los Video Juegos", Jacqueline Donado
1st place for Outstanding Real Estate Section: "La Calle Más verde de Brooklyn", Juan Fernando Merino, Photographer: Jose Rosario
1st place for Outstanding Special Section, Daily Newspapers: "Hispanidad: El Progreso de nuestra gente en EU", David Ramírez
1st place for Outstanding Editorial Column - Spanish - Daily Newspapers: "Genocidio de Faluya en la conciencia del pueblo", Vicky Pelaez
1st place for Outstanding Editorial Column - English - Daily Newspapers: "Bush's Immigration promise, Evelyn Hernández
1st place for Outstanding Political Article - Daily Newspapers: "Bush y la inmigración", Eduardo Suñol
1st place for Outstanding Cultural Article - Daily Newspapers: "Nati Cano, un mariachi auténtico", María Vega
1st place for Outstanding Community Service/Health Article, Daily Newspapers: "La Experiencia Mexicana en el parque Belmont", Dámaso González, Photographer: José Rosario
1st place for Outstanding Multiple Article Series - Daily Newspapers: "El voto preso en NY", Eva Sanchis
1st place for Outstanding Design - Newspaper Format - Daily Publications
1st place for Outstanding Inside Design Page: "Andrea Echeverri, canciones de amor y cuna", Franklyn Ramos
2nd place for Outstanding Hispanic Daily
2nd place for Outstanding English or Bilingual Magazine: Urban-Sofrito
2nd place for Outstanding Health Section: "Salud", Jacqueline Donado
2nd place for Outstanding Sports Section: "Lunes deportivos", Mario Concha
2nd place for Outstanding Editorial Column - English - Daily Newspapers: "Safe Haven for abandoned babies", Evelyn Hernández
2nd place for Outstanding Political Article - Daily Newspapers: "Crimen de odio", Eva Sanchis
2nd place for Outstanding Entertainment Article - Daily Newspapers: "Carlos Hayre", María González
2nd place for Outstanding Education Article: "Cómo hacer de sus hijos Buenos lectores", Juan Fernando Merino
2nd place for Outstanding Latin America - Cultural Article: "Las herederas de Mamá Huaco", Vicky Peláez
2nd place for Outstanding Front Page Design - Daily Newspapers: "Madrid 3/11", Emilio Peralta
2nd place for Outstanding Editorial Cartoon: "Mariano feliz de cerrar carrera con los Yankees", Cartoonist: Emilio Peralta
Honorable mention for Outstanding Food Section: "El Reino de la Abundancia", Juan Fernándo Merino
Honorable mention for Outstanding Editorial Column - Spanish - Daily Newspapers: "Militares latinoamericanos dicen no al pasado", Vicky Pelaez
Honorable mention for Outstanding Hispanic Success Story, Daily Publications: "Las Reinas no andan solas", Eduardo Suñol, Photographer: Manny Patiño
Honorable mention for Outstanding Entertainment Article - Daily Newspapers: "Cabas", Heriberto González
Honorable mention for Outstanding Inside Design Spread: "Yankees-Boston en Guerra a muerte", Designer: Carlos Pardo
Honorable mention for Outstanding Black & White Photo: "Música y llanto en sepelio", Photographer: Humberto Arellano
Honorable mention for Outstanding News Event Photo: "Heridas Eternas", Photographer: Manny Patiño

La Opinión, Los Angeles, CA:
20 awards (7 first places, 9 second places, 4 honorable mentions)
1st place for Outstanding Business Section: "Pequeña y Medíana Empresa"
1st place for Outstanding Computer/Internet Section
1st place for Outstanding Hispanic Success Story, Daily Publications: "Rosario Muñoz: El desenlace de una tragedía", Victoria Infante
1st place for Outstanding Latin America - Political/Business Article: "Un Largo Recorrido", Jazmín Ortega, Photographer: Ciro César
1st place for Outstanding Black and White Photo: "No mas recortes", Aurelia Ventura
1st place for Outstanding Local Community Photo - Daily Newspapers: "Violencia domestica, Ciro César
1st place for Outstanding International Photo: "Entre dos Mundos", Aurelia Ventura
2nd place for Outstanding Real Estate Section: "Tu Casa"
2nd place for Outstanding Special Section, Daily Newspapers: "Díabetes", Editor: Josefina Vidal
2nd place for Outstanding Hispanic Success Story, Daily Publications: "Matemático", Jorge Morales Almada
2nd place for Outstanding Business Article: "A Peso el Kilo", José Luis Sierra
2nd place for Outstanding Community Service/Health Article, Daily Newspapers: "Una Nueva Vida Espanta a la Muerte", Lucero Amador
2nd place for Outstanding Inside Design Page: "Claroscuro de Maradona"
2nd place for Outstanding Color Photo - Overall: "Halloween", Ciro César
2nd place for Outstanding National Photo: "Mock: Funeral", Jeff Grace
2nd place for Outstanding News Event Photo Essay: "Flagelos de las Maras", J. Emilio Flores
Honorable mention for Outstanding Editorial Column - Spanish - Daily Newspapers: "Mafalda Vigente", Pilar Marrero
Honorable mention for Outstanding Multiple Article Series - Daily Newspapers: "Pueblos Fantasmas en México", Francisco Robles
Honorable mention for Outstanding Inside Design Spread: , "Operacion Guardían: Casi 3,000 Muertos"
Honorable mention for Outstanding Cultural Photo Essay: "El Mundo de los Huicholes", Ciro César

La Raza, Chicago, IL:
14 awards (4 first places, 5 second places, 5 honorable mentions)
1st place for Most Improved Publication
1st place for Outstanding Multiple Article Series - Over 50,000: "Waukegan: Problemas Sobre Ruedas", Jorge Mújica
1st place for Outstanding Design - Tabloid Format - Over 50,000
1st place for Outstanding Single Sales Sheet Limited to a single sheet paper"
2nd place for Outstanding Spanish Language Weekly, Over 50,000
2nd place for Outstanding Entertainment Section - Over 50,000: "¡Aplausos!", Eduardo Alegría
2nd place for Outstanding Special Section - Over 50,000: "5 de Mayo: Generación tras Generación", Eduardo Alegría
2nd place for Outstanding Political Article - Over 50,000: "No Estoy en contra del transporte escolar de niños", Javier Quiróz
2nd place for Outstanding Media Kit
Honorable mention for Outstanding Health Section: " Salud Infantil", Pablo Villa, Monica Valenti
Honorable mention for Outstanding Auto Section: "Panorama Autos: Elegancia y Tecnología", Jorge Mederos
Honorable mention for Outstanding Cultural Article - Over 50,000: "Machupicchu", Eduardo Alegría
Honorable mention for Outstanding Entertainment Article - Over 50,000: "Confesiones de una Reina", Eduardo Alegría
Honorable mention for Outstanding Front Page Design - Over 50,000: "Publication: 1816", Designer: Pedro Hernandez

About ImpreMedia
ImpreMedia is the leading publisher of Spanish language newspapers in the US. The company publishes El Diario La Prensa in New York, La Opinión in Los Angeles and La Raza in Chicago, the #1 Spanish language newspapers in the top three Hispanic markets in the country.