To honor those who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples

To honor those who have made contributions to the Hispanic modern culture better known in the English-speaking world

To encourage college and university students to acquire a greater interest in and a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture

To foster friendly relations and mutual respect between the nations of Hispanic speech and those of English speech

To serve its membership in ways which will contribute to the attainment of the goals and ideals of the society