Maridalia Hernández will be honored at the 15th Acroarte Award Gala for Journalistic Merit
Acroarte is preparing to celebrate a historic edition of the 2026 Acroarte Award for Journalistic Merit, an event that will take place this Tuesday, September 1st. On this occasion, the association has announced a special recognition for the legendary singer and songwriter Maridalia Hernández, highlighting her career of more than four decades in music and her fundamental role in projecting Dominican cultural identity.
The gala, which honors the work of art journalism and communication professionals, will feature a special dedication to journalist Juan T.H. In addition to Hernandez, the event will serve as a platform to distinguish key figures from the business and cultural spheres, including Frank Rainieri, Jose Miguel Bonetti Dubreil, Jose Monegro, and various representatives of national art journalism and broadcasting.
A tribute to musical excellence
The tribute to Maridalia Hernández will include a high-level artistic proposal, where composers José Antonio Rodríguez, Manuel Jiménez, Frank Ceara, and Pavel Núñez will perform iconic songs from the artist’s repertoire. Marivell Contreras, president of Acroarte, highlighted the importance of this recognition:
Recognizing Maridalia as the complete artist that she is, is also to honor the highest values of art; she represents refinement, elegance, good musical taste, and the dignity of Dominican and Caribbean art. Her voice is an essential part of our collective musical memory.
Marivell Contreras, President of Acroarte
Trajectory of a legend
Maridalia Hernández’s career is a benchmark of discipline and talent. From her beginnings in the National Choir and her role as a founder of 440, to her consolidation as a soloist, she has carried the Dominican flag to renowned international stages such as the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Center. Her achievements include milestones such as first place at the Viña del Mar Festival in 1986 and a notable foray into theater and film.
- Education: Music teacher graduated from the National Conservatory and Summa Cum Laude in Contemporary Music from UNPHU.
- Notable achievements: Winner of the Viña del Mar Festival, multiple El Casandra and Soberano awards, and Permanent Member of the Ibero-American Arts Forum since 2023.
- Versatility: Successful career in music, acting, and cultural management.
The XV Acroarte Award Gala for Journalistic Merit is supported by important institutions, including Cervecería Nacional Dominicana, Banco Popular, RTVD, Banco de Reservas, and the Ministry of Tourism, among other partners who make this night of celebration dedicated to Dominican talent possible.
