Awards & Certifications

**Dedication & Passion**

Hispanic Family Counseling Inc. has been honored as the recipient of multiple awards which highlight our dedication and passion for serving the community. These awards include but are not limited to:

HFC was recognized as the 2022 Business of the Year in the first awards for excellence during the 25th HAPBWA Anniversary Celebration.
HFC has been selected for 2022 Best of Kissimmee Award in the Community & Social Services category by the Kissimmee Award Program.
11th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch 2021 honoree on February 17, 2022.
HFC received the first-ever "Talent Pipeline Award' by Career Source Central Florida in October 2020.
HFC was awarded as one of the Orlando Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" in 2020.
HFC's Kissimmee office was recognized as the “Community and Social Services", Best of 2020 Kissimmee.
HFC was presented as an Honoree at the Orlando Business Journal's Diversity in Business Awards in 2019.

Our first international recognition, the "Partners In Advancing International Education" by the Council on Social Work Education and Commission on Global Social Work Education in 2018.
Prospera Success Stories Business in Central Florida 2018.
Winner of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando's 2017 Don Quijote Awards in the Hispanic Business of the Year, Five Years or Less category.
Recognition as one of the Fastest Growing Latino Businesses in Central Florida in 2017.
Finalist in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando's 2015 Don Quijote Awards in the Hispanic Business of the Year, Five Years or Less category.

Don Quixote 2017 finalist.jpeg — **Certifications**

Hispanic Family Counseling, Inc. is also proud of the certifications we have received throughout our time in business. **Check back often for updates on our recognition within the community!**

Woman-Owned and Woman-controlled Business by NWBOC.
Community Mental Health Center
Agency of Critical Need
Certified by Central & North Florida Minority Supplier Development Council.

NASW 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award

Our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno-Lamas, was recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association of Social Workers on March 18, 2024.

Brillante Award for Community Service Excellence

We are filled with pride and gratitude to announce that our Founder & President, Denisse Centeno-Lamas, was awarded with the Brillante Community Service award by Prospanica for being a beacon of hope within the Hispanic community. This achievement would not have been possible without the effort and dedication of each member of our excellent team. Congratulations!

Leadership Excellence Award

It is with great joy to announce that our Founder & President Denisse Centeno-Lamas was awarded the distinction of the Leadership Excellence Award at the Health 2.0 Conferences in Las Vegas, which she dedicated to her father Mr. Gamaliel Centeno, of whom she is proud for his great legacy.

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Hispafam is proud
of our team members!

Hispanic Family Counseling is proud of the recognitions earned by its employees. Some of those team members and their awards are listed below:

Recognitions

Denisse Centeno Lamas - Founder & President

2024, Denisse was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement by the National Association of Social Workers in March 2024.
2023, Denisse was awarded with the Brillante Award for Community Service Excellence by Prospanica in October 2023.
2023, Denisse was awarded with the Leadership Excellence Award at the Health 2.0 Conferences in July 2023.
2022, Denisse was certified as “Top 10 Inspiring Women Leaders - 2022” by iEra Women Leaders Magazine
2022, Denisse was awarded “Businesswoman of the Year” at the El Josco 2022 Awards by the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Florida Chapter
2022, Denisse was selected for inclusion in the Nation Wide Registries Woman of Distinction.
2021, SBA Emerging leaders class.
2020, Denisse was recognized as one of this year's volunteers #VF30in30 from Central Florida who has made an impact in our community, recognized by Volunteer Florida Organization,
2019, Women Business Owner of the Year,
2018, Business Success Story by Prospera,
2018, Outstanding Community Service Awards by FMHCA,
2017, Role model of the week, Hispanicspeakout TV
2017, Finalist Mujeres Destacadas for the Community Leadership Award, presented by La Prensa
2016, Community Honoree, presented by Orange County Public Schools
2016, Outstanding Service in the Community, presented by Molina
2016, Helpers and Healers, presented by UCF
2016, Social Work Media Award, presented by NASW
2015, Social Worker of the Year, presented by the Central Florida National Association for Social Workers
2015, Outstanding Alumni of the Year, presented by the University of Central Florida
2015, Lighthouse Award at the Premios El Faro for being a beacon of light in the community, presented by the Working Together Coalition / Trabajando Juntos
2014, VIP National Professional Women Award
2006, Intervention Specialist of the Year, presented by The Center For Drug Free Living