Premios el Josco 2025

"El Josco 2025" is a celebration of resilience, heritage, and leadership within the Puerto Rican and Hispanic community. Inspired by Abelardo Díaz Alfaro’s iconic story, where the josco (bull) symbolizes perseverance against adversity, this award honors leaders who embody that same strength today.

The bold bull figure represents determination and courage, while the fused glass centerpiece—deep cobalt blue with bursts of energy—symbolizes vision, creativity, and the spirit of those who uplift and empower their communities. The geometric base provides balance and stability, reminding us that true progress is built through both strength and wisdom.


As the artist, my purpose was not just to design an award, but to create a lasting emblem of cultural pride and community advancement.

This year recognize:
Dimas Sanchez – Arts
Neisha Molina – Communications
Linda Perez Luna – Community Services
Darlene Burgos Grande – Education
Linsy DiPrieto – Entrepreneurship
Dr. Cecilia Rusnak – Health
José "Ed" Ramos – Professional of the Year
Fortuna Bakery – Ricardo Panneflek – Small Business of the Year
HCI Hair Solutions – Women-Owned Business of the Year
Dr. Lester Martinez Lopez – Lifetime Achievement Award

Premios el Josco 2024

El Josco Award - Health Award 2024

This piece, designed for the 2024 El Josco Awards, represents strength, perseverance, and excellence. The bold bull, crafted in glass and metal, symbolizes determination and resilience, perfectly embodying the achievements of the honoree, Each element is meticulously crafted to reflect the significance of this recognition.

Outstanding Director of the Year Award 2024

This award honors exceptional leadership, loyalty, and dedication. Crafted in glass and metal, it represents the commitment and servant attitude of its recipient, Lily Grau, Director of Communications & Marketing. The elegant design reflects the values of excellence and service that this recognition symbolizes.


Premios el Josco 2023

Customer:  PRCCCF
(Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida)
Name: El Josco  Awards
Place: Orlando Florida
Media: Metal / Glass
Artist: Daxel Lopez
Year: May  2023

Description: iridescent and textured Glass cut in the shape of the El Josco, mount over metal cut sculpture painted metallic silver. all mounted on a marble base with its engraving and the PRCCCF logo in relief. Each Award total weight is 6½ pounds.

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EL JOSCO AWARDS 2022

Customer:  PRCCCF
(Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida)
Name: El Josco  Awards
Place: Orlando Florida
Media: Metal / Glass
Artist: Daxel Lopez
Year: May  2022

Description: 3D Metal Sculpture over marble base. Josco Figure cut in metallic silver. Recycled glass made in silver and blue Metallic as a decoration strip.