MillerCoors is looking for top Latino leaders for its national Líderes program, which highlights outstanding Latinos who are making a difference in their communities. Twelve individuals from the pool of nominees will be chosen to participate in the 2013 Líderes program. The 12 Líderes will be announced during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15- Oct.15), when the public will have the opportunity to vote for the Líder of the Year. The MillerCoors Líder of the year will receive a $25,000 MillerCoors grant to develop a community leadership project benefiting the Hispanic community. The criteria for nominations are:

• The nominee must be of Hispanic descent, between the ages of 21 and 39 years old and associated with a 501c3 nonprofit (staff or volunteer).
• A person in good standing in the community who represents the values of the community he/she serves as evidenced by recognition from a local organization, church, media outlet or other form of public community support.
• An emerging community leader who through his/her words and actions exemplifies leadership and who works toward establishing noteworthy improvement in the lives of individuals, communities, and organizations.

The program also offers up-and-coming Latino professionals leadership tools and the opportunity to network through MillerCoorsLideres.com. To read the full list of criteria, visit MillerCoorsLideres.com.