Sweet Success is our way of giving back to the community that inspires us.
Uplifting voices, building pride.
Spring: Community Caregivers
Honoring those who care for others through everyday acts of service and support.
Examples include: Family caregivers, Nonprofit workers, Community health aides, Educators, After-school program leaders, Neighbors who regularly check in on others
Submission Window: March 1–7
Selection Period: March 8–10
Recipient(s) Notified: By March 12
Public Feature: Late March
Additional Goodies: $100 gift card from Mi Rancho Supermarket and 1lb bag of coffee beans from Cafe Suspiro!
Summer: Behind-the-Scenes Heroes
Recognizing essential work that often goes unseen.
Examples include: Kitchen Staff, Custodial Workers, Maintenance Workers
Submission Window: June 1–7
Selection Period: June 8–10
Recipient(s) Notified: By June 12
Public Feature: Late June
Additional Goodies: $100 gift card from Mi Rancho Supermarket and 1lb bag of coffee beans from Cafe Suspiro!
Fall: Culture Keepers (Hispanic Heritage Month)
Celebrating those who preserve and pass down culture through food, art, language, and tradition.
Examples include: Elders, Home Cooks, Artists, Language Keepers, and Small Businesses preserving culture through everyday practice.
Submission Window: September 1–7
Selection Period: September 8–10
Recipient(s) Notified: By September 12
Public Feature: Late September
Additional Goodies: $100 gift card from Mi Rancho Supermarket and 1lb bag of coffee beans from Cafe Suspiro!
Winter: Community Pillars
Acknowledging individuals who have been steady, trusted presences in their communities over time.
Examples include: Longtime Small Business Owners, Respected Elders, Trusted Mentors
Submission Window: December 1–7
Selection Period: December 8–10
Recipient(s) Notified: By December 12
Public Feature: Late December
Additional Goodies: $100 gift card from Mi Rancho Supermarket and 1lb bag of coffee beans from Cafe Suspiro!
2026 Seasonal Themes & Schedule
What is Sweet Success about?
Sweet Success was born from gratitude… and a little spark of inspiration.
You know how that one donut shops gives students free donuts for good grades? We always loved that idea. A small, sweet way of saying, “We see you. We’re proud of you.”
And it got us thinking… what if we did something like that for our community?
Because every day, people walk through our doors and share their stories. Stories of resilience. Of starting over. Of caregiving. Of building something from nothing. Of showing up for others even when it’s hard.
And so many of those stories— especially in our Latino community— don’t always get the spotlight they deserve.
Sweet Success is our way of changing that.
At its core, this program exists because representation matters. Because there are incredible people uplifting our neighborhoods quietly — teachers, small business owners, volunteers, community caregivers — and they deserve to be seen, honored, and celebrated.
Through Sweet Success, we shine a light on local Latino individuals who are making a real impact through their work, their dedication, and their heart. The ones who lead with kindness. The ones who create space for others. The ones who remind us what togetherness actually looks like.
This is our way of saying gracias.
How it works
Nominate an individual from the latino community, who you think should be celebrated.
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Every season, we select one or two nominees to be featured in our social media and website.
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They receive an Amidulce cake as a token of appreciation!
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Meet Naomi.
Naomi Peña is the Founder & CEO of That Art Party, a creative space for BIPOC adults to connect, play, and make art freely. Born and raised in SF to Mexican immigrants, she left education to build a fun, accessible creative community.
Inspired by the Bay Area's culture and her ancestors' resilience, Naomi is on a mission to make art a celebration for all.
More questions?
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The Sweet Success Program allows you to nominate a member of the Latinx community who deserves to be celebrated!
To participate, complete the nomination form by the due date for each season. After reviewing all submissions, we will select one winner, who will be notified within a week of the due date. The chosen nominee(s) will receive a complimentary celebration cake, and their story will be featured on our social media and website.
Note: Amidulce will seek permission from the selected nominee to publicly share their photo and story. If they decline, we will respectfully choose another nominee.
Thank you for helping us recognize those making a positive impact in our community!
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Anyone who identifies as part of the Latino/a/x community and has made a positive impact in their community can be nominated. They must also live or work in the Bay Area.
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No, the Sweet Success Program is designed to recognize others in the community. Nominations must be made on behalf of someone else.
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If your nominee is chosen, we will contact both you and the nominee within a week of the submission’s due date.
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If a selected nominee prefers not to share their story or photo publicly, we will respect their privacy, and the nominator will need to withdraw the application so that another nominee can be chosen.
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We will contact the nominee to confirm a delivery/pick up address, time, and date and ensure a smooth delivery.
Free Local Delivery for the following cities: San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae
Those who live outside the above listed cities will need to pick up their celebration cake in San Francisco.
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Yes! Once selected, we will confirm the chosen flavor with the nominee. They can choose between Vanilla or Chocolate Ibarra.
Know someone who deserves to be celebrated?
Nominate them and help us share their story.