2010 Heroes of the Hemisphere photo gallery

Univision's Satcha Pretto, who returned as the emcee for the annual celebration, opens the awards segment of the program on Celebrity Cruises' Solstice. (Photos by Steve Levine of Steady 70 Photography.)




Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis introduces Nicole Orelus, who is the 2010 honoree from Cite Soleil.




Nicole Orelus becomes overwhelmed with emotion as Jimmy Jean-Louis presents her with the 2010 award.




Nicole Orelus shows off her award to the audience.




Actress Gabrielle Union presents the award to the honoree from Mexico.




TV host and author Maria Elvira Salazar introduces the honoree from Colombia.



The 2010 honoree from Colombia, Flor Nancy Muelas, delivers her acceptance speech.




Actress and model Dania Ramirez with the 2010 honoree from the Dominican Republic, Amarilys Castillo.





OAS Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin introduces the 2010 honoree from Brazil.




OAS Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin presents the 2010 Heroes of the Hemisphere award to Henrique Gelinski of Brazil.




Frank Kanayet Yepes, Chairman and CEO of Grupo GPC Holding of Colombia and PADF's First Vice President of the Board of Trustees, introduces the 2010 corporate honoree. This year Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. was selected for its leadership in corporate social responsibility in the Western Hemisphere.




Celebrity Cruises President Dan Hanrahan accepts the 2010 corporate honoree award on behalf of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.




The 2010 Heroes of the Hemisphere honorees and selected presenters.




2010 Heroes honorees with singer-songwriter Marre.




OAS Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin, PADF Senior Program Manager Nathalie Liautaud and actress Dania Ramirez during the reception and lunch hosted by Celebrity Cruises.




The 2010 honorees with PADF Executive Director John Sanbrailo.



Celebrity Solstice Captain Dimitrios Kafetzis welcomes guests during the 2010 Heroes luncheon.



Chef Ron Duprat (right) poses with guests at the celebration hosted by Celebrity Cruises. He was a contestant on Bravo's Top Chef Season Six.



Guests enjoy the reception on the Celebrity Solstice.




PADF Trustee Ruth Espey-Romero (center) with guests at the 2010 Heroes of the Hemisphere celebration.




PADF Trustee Mike Ronan (right) with his guests at the reception.




Chef Ron Duprat (second from right) with guests during the luncheon.




Guests at the 2010 Heroes of the Hemisphere lunch on the Celebrity Solstice.




From left, Lauren Alderfer, PADF Colombia Country Director Henry Alderfer, PADF Colombia Partnerships Director Luz Cristina Pinzon, 2010 honoree Flor Nancy Muelas, singer Marre and PADF Senior Manager for South America Programs Luisa Villegas.




From left, PADF Haiti Country Director Jeff Kerzner, Haiti honoree Nicole Orelus, earthquake expert Kit Miyamoto, Marie Guilaine Victor and PADF's Senior Director of Caribbean Programs Dan O'Neil.




From left, Isabelle Valme, PADF Trustee Reggie Boulos and 2010 honoree Nicole Orelus.