The American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE) is pleased to recognize Dr. Jose M. Fernandez, Professor and Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Louisville, as the recipient of the 2024 ASHE Service Award. The award recognizes a member or institution who has made significant contributions in line with the goals of ASHE through service to ASHE, the U.S. Hispanic community, U.S. communities of color, or the U.S. society in general. Dr. Fernandez has made significant contributions to advancing diversity in economics. He has served ASHE as President, helped launch the Mid-Career Minority Economists Mentoring Program, hosted the ASHE virtual seminar series, and co-edited the Hispanic Economic Outlook. He co-founded and led the Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff Association at the University of Louisville, advocating for Latinx representation. Dr. Fernandez also co-chairs the American Economic Association’s Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession (CSMGEP) and created the Diversity Speakers Database to promote inclusivity in academic discourse.