One of the Business Times signature special reports recognizes Latino industry leaders in business, education, health care and nonprofits. The Pacific Coast Business Times scholarship award will be presented and a $1,000 check will be awarded to a Ventura County high school student.

Each year we present a $1,000 Pacific Coast Business Times scholarship award to a Ventura County student who is planning a career in business.

Selections will be made based upon the nominee’s record of success, dedication to community service and recognition earned from professional groups, chambers of commerce and community organizations. Our first round of judging may involve asking for more information about the nominee so please be sure to provide contact information in the nomination form. Previous winners are ineligible to be honored a second time.

For questions, please reach out to Executive Editor Jorge Mercado at [email protected].

For advertising or sponsorship, please reach out to Digital Advertising Manager Jennie Carusa at [email protected].

• NOMINATIONS CLOSE: May 22, 2026
• SECTION PUBLISHES: June 26, 2026

Category Banking & Finance Professional & Insurance Services Agribusiness Large Business Owner/Executive (more than 50 employees) Small Business Owner/Executive (under 50 employees) Nonprofit/Health Care Executive Higher Education

Company name: *

Name of person you're nominating *

Your relationship to the nominee * Co-worker Employer Client Manager/supervisor Friend/professional acquintance Business partner Other

Nominee's title *

Nominee's email address *

Nominee's phone number *

Please, in roughly 150-300 words, tell us why this business/individual deserves to be nominated *

Your name (person submitting this form) *

Your email address *

Your phone number *