2009 ALMA Awards Recipients

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Individuals included in the Year in Review categories and acts selected to perform were determined by the producers of the show. Special Achievement Award recipients were selected by the NCLR ALMA Awards staff in consultation with the show producers.

The 2009 Special Achievement award recipients are:
Anthony Quinn Award for Industry Excellence – Salma Hayek
Special Achievement in Sports Television – Oscar De La Hoya
PepsiCo Adelante ALMA Award – Raul Yzaguirre
Fashion Icon – Jessica Alba
Year in Film – Actor – John Leguizamo (Nothing Like the Holidays)
Year in Film – Actress – Penelopé Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)
Year in Television – Drama Actor – Benjamin Bratt (The Cleaner, A&E)
Year in Television – Drama Actress – Lauren Vélez (Dexter, Showtime)
Year in Television – Comedy Actor – Oscar Nuñez (The Office, NBC)
Year in Television – Comedy Actress – Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place, Disney Channel)
Year in Music – New Artist – David Archuleta
Year in Music – Dance Recording – “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” - Pitbull
Year in Documentaries – Latino Public Broadcasting (LBP)
Year Behind the Scenes – Makeup – Jeanne Van Phue (Twilight)
Year Behind the Scenes – Hair Stylist – Mary Ann Valdes (Twilight/Ugly Betty)
Year Behind the Scenes – Writer – Rick Najera (Nothing Like the Holidays)
Year Behind the Scenes – Director – Alfredo De Villa (Nothing Like the Holidays)