Named after the Spanish-language word for an individual key on a keyboard, the 2nd Annual TECLAS were held last night at ICON Miami nightclub in Miami Beach presented by TELEMUNDO during Hispanicize, the largest U.S. Hispanic marketing, media and entertainment industries event in the nation.

The award show recognized excellence across thirty-two categories, including one Audience Choice Awards chosen entirely by members of the public. The awards are a co-production of the Hispanicize event and the DiMe Media creators network. The Tecla Awards was conducted in alliance with iBlog Magazine, the lead blog industry trade media partner, and the Hispanic PR Blog.

The awards were headlined with a performance by Puerto Rican, global reggaeton sensation Wisin.

“The Tecla Awards honored some of the very best the industry has to offer, and we couldn’t be more proud of those nominated and awarded last night. It was a night to remember. Wisin’s performance capped off an amazing evening.” said Hispanicize Event founder and creative director Manny Ruiz.

After careful deliberation amongst a panel of 30 judges from major U.S. Hispanic brands, agencies and digital influencers, the winners were selected and are as follows.

Best Spanish Language Creator: Romina Tibytt – Mamá XXI

Most Influential Latino on Twitter: Domenica Mena (@domenicamena)

Best Latino Facebook Page: Flama

Best Latino Pinner on Pinterest: The Latina Homemaker, Jesenia

Most Admired Latino Celebrity on Social Media: Adamari Lopez

Best Latino News and Culture: Corriente Latina

Best Social Good or Cause-Related Campaign: Voto Latino

Best Sponsored Blog Post: Joscelyn Ramos Campbell, Mami Of Multiples

Best use of integrated social media and digital advertising buy: Coca Cola 2015 Jersey Exchange

Best Agency doing Hispanic Social Media: Fleishman Hillard

Best Broadcast or Cable Network doing Social TV: Telemundo

Breakout Creator: Celeste Rodas de Juarez, Hijos 4 ever

Best Musician/Band/Group on Social Media: Yandel

Cover Songs Performer: Vazquez Sounds

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