Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15–Oct 15) is a meaningful moment to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of colleagues with roots in Spanish-speaking countries across the Americas and Spain. If you’re wondering what to write—especially in a work setting where tone matters—you’re in the right place. Below you’ll find respectful, ready-to-paste messages (short lines for a group card, longer notes for Slack/Teams or email, even bilingual options), plus practical tips so your words land with warmth and sincerity. We’ll also point you to helpful categories on LovingEcards so you can turn these messages into a polished group ecard in minutes.
How to Use These at Work (fast)
- Group ecard: Spin up a shared card and invite teammates to co-sign. Great for a team-wide note with short lines and GIFs.
Try: Group Cards for Teams and Thank You Cards. - Slack/Teams shout-out: Post a concise message with one specific contribution or quality you admire.
- Manager note: Add a paragraph to a 1:1 or recognition thread; pair with a Congratulations Card if they’ve hit a milestone.
- Newsletter snippet: Use one of the team-to-team messages below and link to resources or events.
- Hybrid gatherings: If your group does a “wall of gratitude,” print a few lines from this guide and let people add their own.
Etiquette & Writing Tips
Keep workplace notes inclusive, specific, and genuine.
- Lead with appreciation. Name a project, habit, or value (“your customer-first thinking,” “mentoring new hires”).
- Avoid stereotypes. Celebrate the person and their impact—not assumptions about culture.
- Use Spanish thoughtfully. If you include Spanish, keep it simple and spell accents correctly (e.g., ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!).
- Honor self-identification. Some teammates may identify as Hispanic, Latino/Latina/Latine, or both. If unsure, ask respectfully or stick with “Hispanic Heritage Month” as the occasion.
- Keep it work-appropriate. Warm, respectful, professional. Humor = light and inclusive.
- Keep it short (for group cards). 1–2 lines are perfect; longer notes belong in a separate comment or email.
Short Lines for a Group Card
Perfect when many colleagues will co-sign one card.
- Honoring you and the impact you bring—today and all year.
- Your perspective makes our work better. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
- Grateful for your voice, leadership, and collaborative spirit.
- Celebrating your story and the excellence you bring to this team.
- Thanks for raising the bar and lifting others as you climb.
- Your creativity + drive = our team’s superpower.
- Proud to learn from you—thanks for all you do.
- Your mentorship and kindness ripple across the org.
- Thanks for showing what thoughtful leadership looks like.
- We appreciate your ideas, care, and consistency—every day.
- Your calm in launches keeps us moving.
- Your collaboration turns tough problems into clear wins.
- Grateful for your guidance, humor, and high standards.
- Your advocacy and allyship make our culture stronger.
- Thank you for building bridges across teams.
Heartfelt Notes to a Colleague
Slightly longer, great for Slack/Teams or a dedicated card panel.
- “Appreciation + Specificity”
Honoring your contributions this Hispanic Heritage Month. Your work on [Project/Client] showed heart, clarity, and perseverance. We’re better because you’re here—thank you for everything you bring. - “Legacy & Mentorship”
You amplify every room you enter—through mentorship, thoughtful feedback, and advocacy for others. Celebrating you today and the many people you’ve lifted along the way. - “Growth & Grit”
Your consistency and care set a standard for our team. Thanks for modeling courage, curiosity, and follow-through. Proud to learn from you. - “Cross-functional Partner”
Your cross-team collaboration keeps our launches on track. Thanks for the clear docs, the patient walk-throughs, and the extra mile you always go. - “Newer Teammate”
We’re lucky you chose us. Your fresh perspective and attention to detail have already made a difference—can’t wait to see what we build together.
Manager → Teammate Messages
Respectful, specific, growth-oriented.
- Thank you for the excellence you model daily—from planning to delivery. Your voice elevates our team and our product.
- Your leadership on [initiative] set a new bar. Grateful for your clarity, care, and steady hand under pressure.
- Appreciate how you support others’ growth with thoughtful feedback and time. Our culture is stronger because of you.
- You bring ideas and outcomes. Thanks for pairing empathy with execution.
- Your customer empathy shines through—thank you for keeping real users at the center of our decisions.
- Thanks for being a multiplier: you document, mentor, and make the path easier for the next person.
Peer-to-Peer Kudos
Friendly, professional, and specific.
- You make hard work feel possible. Thanks for the checklists, laughs, and late-night fixes.
- I learn something every time we pair—appreciate your patience and clarity.
- Thanks for championing accessibility and inclusion in the details. It shows.
- Your storytelling turns data into decisions. Keep shining.
- Thanks for catching the edge cases and saving our launch (again!).
- Grateful for your authenticity—it sets the tone for the whole crew.
Team → Team / Org-wide
Good for all-hands, newsletters, or channel posts.
- This Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize teammates whose ideas, leadership, and collaboration move our mission forward—thank you for your daily excellence.
- Honoring the stories, contributions, and leadership that shape our culture. We’re grateful to learn from you and build with you.
- Celebrating colleagues whose mentorship and advocacy open doors for others—your impact is felt far beyond your role.
Remote & Hybrid Colleagues
Keep it human, even across time zones.
- Even from afar, your presence is felt—in the clarity of your docs, your reliable handoffs, and your kindness. Thank you.
- Your async leadership keeps us aligned and moving. We appreciate the thoughtful updates and the care you show in every thread.
- Timezone juggle champion! Thanks for making collaboration easy, inclusive, and fun.
Bilingual (English + Spanish) Messages
Use simple, accurate Spanish with correct accents. Mix and match.
- Celebrating you this month and always. ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
- Your leadership inspires us. ¡Tu liderazgo nos inspira!
- Thanks for all you bring to the team—ideas, heart, and action. Gracias por todo lo que aportas al equipo.
- Proud to learn from you. Orgullo y admiración por tu trabajo.
- Your mentorship matters. Tu mentoría marca la diferencia.
- We appreciate your voice and vision. Apreciamos tu voz y tu visión.
- Honoring your story and impact—today and every day. Hoy y siempre celebramos tu impacto.
- Grateful for your collaboration. Gracias por tu colaboración y compañerismo.
- Your dedication lifts us all. Tu dedicación nos eleva a todos.
- You make our culture stronger. Haces que nuestra cultura sea más fuerte.
- Thank you for being you. Gracias por ser tú.
- Here’s to your continued success. Por muchos más logros.
Pro tip: If you aren’t confident in Spanish, keep it to a short, accurate phrase (e.g., ¡Gracias! or ¡Felicidades!) or write in English and add one Spanish greeting line as a header.
Warm Sign-Offs (EN & ES)
- With appreciation / Con aprecio
- With gratitude / Con gratitud
- Warmly / Con cariño (use “Con cariño” only if the relationship is close and appropriate)
- Respectfully / Atentamente
- Onward together / Adelante, juntos
- With thanks / Muchas gracias
Quick FAQs
- Is it okay to use Spanish if I’m not fluent?
Yes—if you keep it simple and accurate. Short phrases like ¡Gracias! or ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! are meaningful and safe. Otherwise, write in English and include one Spanish line as a header. - Hispanic vs. Latino/Latina/Latine—what’s the difference?
“Hispanic” often refers to people with Spanish-speaking heritage (including Spain); “Latino/Latina/Latine” often refers to people with roots in Latin America (not including Spain; including Brazil). Some colleagues identify with one, both, or neither. When in doubt, stick to the month’s official name or the person’s stated preference. - Any topics to avoid?
Avoid stereotypes, assumptions about someone’s background, or turning the moment into a history lecture. Keep it personal, appreciative, and work-relevant. - How long should a message be?
For a group card, 1–2 lines are perfect. For a 1:1 note or manager message, a short paragraph with one specific example lands well. - Can I add a small gift or recognition?
Absolutely—pair your note with a shout-out in stand-up, a learning spotlight, or a recognition badge. If there’s a milestone too, a Congratulations Card fits well.
Wrap-Up (and a quick CTA)
Thoughtful recognition is simple: be specific, be sincere, and celebrate the person—not a stereotype. If you’re ready to share the love across your team, start a Group Card, drop in a few of the lines above, invite signatures, and schedule delivery anytime between Sept 15–Oct 15 (or anytime—appreciation is always in season).