La Opinión receives the José Ortega y Gasset award from Spain’s distinguished El País newspaper.

The Lozano Family, founders of La Opinión, will receive the prestigious José Ortega y Gasset award, the most influential award in Spanish-language journalism from Spain’s El País newspaper, in Madrid on May 4.

The José Ortega y Gasset award was created to acknowledge outstanding individuals for their journalistic contributions and influential professional careers. El País newspaper is honoring

La Opinión for its pioneering trajectory over eighty years creating and maintaining an unprecedented media outlet for the growing Hispanic population in the United States. El País is the most reputable daily newspaper in Spain and is part of PRISA Group, one of the most revered communications groups in the world.

“This is the most significant recognition in La Opinión’s history. On behalf of the Lozano family, I would like to thank the exceptional editorial team and all of our employees at

La Opinión whose hard work and dedication have made La Opinión the leader of Spanish-language dailies in the United States,” said Monica Lozano, Publisher and CEO of La Opinión. “We are incredibly honored and humbled that such a prestigious organization and renowned journalism authority, El País newspaper, has recognized our commitment to editorial excellence in support of the Hispanic community.

Jose Ignacio Lozano, Vice Chairman of ImpreMedia added, “This is a great accomplishment for the Lozano Family and ImpreMedia, and a tribute to everyone who works at La Opinión. This award is a testament to our journalistic integrity and motivates us to continue evolving and carrying on our legacy in providing an excellent news source to the U.S. Hispanic population.”

To commemorate El País’ 30th anniversary, the José Ortega y Gasset awards are also acknowledging investigative journalists and photojournalists. The award panel was comprised of writers, journalists, the director of the French daily El Monde and former directors of El País.