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Emilio Estefan’s name is synonymous with success. His pioneering spirit has led him to blaze new and unprecedented trails in music, in business, in media and in his community— shaping culture in the process.  He is Latinidad in all its splendor and has been one of the best and most honorable representatives of his heritage.  His many accolades, ranging from GRAMMYs to the presentation of the United States‘ highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, affirms the indelible nature of a man that through sheer talent, tenacity, and an extraordinary vision, has earned his rightful place in history. 

THIS IS EMILIO.

EMILIO ESTEFAN

AWARDS AND HONORS..

BMI/NAB

Board of Directors Award

Gloria & Emilio

April 27, 2022

 

VARIETY

The Legends & Groundbreakers Award

Gloria & Emilio

April 7, 2022

 

El Rey De La Hispanidad

Las Vegas, Nevada

November 2021

 

Brazil 305

Latin Grammy Award

November 2021

 

BROWARD COUNTY KEY

Mayor Geller

June 2021

 

HISPANIC RADIO “Medalla De Cortez” Award

Distinguished Leadership Award

April 2021

 

Wailer - One World Album

Grammy Nomination

2021

2021INKA COLA

Most influential Hispanic of the decade” Award

January 28, 2020

MIAMI BEACH-HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Gloria & Emilio

September 26, 2019

L’ATTITUDE

Leadership Award

September 2019

 

Gershwin Prize

March 2019

MDS-Recognition Induction Award

February 2019

Miso Gold Baton

2018

Ally Award

April 2017

American Icon Award

The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

January 2017

Lifetime Achievement Award

T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research

January 2017

Ohtli Award 

Mexico Government

October 2016

The Actors Fund Medal of Honor

April 25, 2016

Board of Trustees

Berklee

June 2016

Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 2015

Latin Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – Musa Award

October 2015

Spanish Chamber of Commerce Ponce De Leon Award

June 2015

Keep Memory Alive's 18th Annual "Power of Love"

April 2014

Special Ambassador of Miami Dade County

2014

AARP

April 2013

Sand In My Shoes – Living Legends

February 2013

Harvard Business School Award

For Business & Philanthropic Accomplishments

October 2012

NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award

September 2012

Hispanic Unity

Lifetime Achievement Awards

June 2012

Hispanicize Latinovator Award

April 2012

AARP Inspire Award

December 2011

The Miami Children’s Hospital

Induction into Ambassador David. M. Walters Pediatric Hall of Fame

2011

Appointed by President Barak Obama as Vice Chair to the Commission for the National Museum of the American Latino

January 2011

Star on the Las Vegas Strip Walk of Fame

April 2010

The Museo Del Barrio Award

May 20, 2009

ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HERITAGE AWARD

The 2009 B.C. Peopling of America Award

May 19, 2009

ELLIS ISLAND Medal of Honor

May 9, 2009

BEACON COUNCIL AWARD

J. Malina Award

March 19, 2009

AMERICAN TASK FORCE FOR LEBANON

Lifetime Achievement Award

March 13, 2009

LARAS GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST TROPICAL SONG”

Pintame De Colores, Songwriter

2008

 

LARAS GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST TRADITIONAL TROPICAL ALBUM

90 MILLAS

2008

The United States Conference of Mayors

2008 National Leadership in the Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement in Arts

June 23, 2008

Lifetime Achievement Honoree

June 2008

U.S. Hispanic Youth Entrepreneur

Hispanic Hero Award

June 5, 2008

CAMACOL

Premio a la Excelencia Empresarial

2008

LATIN BILLBOARD AWARD

Producer – Tropical Album of the Year, Female: Video

"90 Millas" Gloria Estefan (Burgundy/Sony BMG Norte)

April 10, 2008

LATIN BILLBOARD AWARD

Producer - Tropical Song Airplay of the Year, Female

"No Llores" Gloria Estefan (Burgundy/Sony BMG Norte)

April 10, 2008

UM FROST SCHOOL OF MUSC

Member of Dean’s Advisory Committee

2008-Present

KENNEDY CENTER

Member of the board of trustees

2007- Present

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Honorary Doctor of Music Degree

May 12, 2007

Pepperdine University's Hispanic Council

The American Spirit Award

August 12, 2005

U.S CONGRESS

CAPITOL FOURTH 25th ANNIVERSARY

National Artistic Achievement Award

July 4, 2005

MIAMI DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

INDUCTED IN THE MIAMI DADE HALL OF FAME

June 1, 2005

STAR AT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

June 9, 2005

MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Citizen of the Year Award

2002

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE

Excellence for Community Service

2002

DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The Hope & Harmony “Noteworthy Award”

2002

 

PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 

Active Member

2002

SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME

“Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award”

2001

GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST TROPICAL LATIN PERFORMANCE “

Producer, Gloria Estefan’s “Alma Caribeña” Album

2001

GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST LATIN POP ALBUM”

Producer, Shakira’s “MTV Unplugged” Album

2001

HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREE, MUSIC

University of Miami

2001

LIGA CONTRA EL CANCER/LEAGUE AGAINST CANCER

“Lourdes P. Aguila” Humanitarian Award

2001

LATIN GRAMMY AWARD – “PRODUCER OF THE YEAR”

2000

LATIN GRAMMY AWARD – “VIDEO OF THE YEAR”

Director, Gloria Estefan’s “No Me Dejes de Querer”

2000

LATIN GRAMMY AWARD – “FEMALE POP VOCAL PERFORMANCE”

Producer, Shakira’s “Ojos Asi” Track

2000

LATIN GRAMMY AWARD – “FEMALE ROCK VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Producer, Shakira’s “Octavio Día” Track

2000

LATIN GRAMMY AWARD – “SONG OF THE YEAR”

Producer, Marc Anthony’s “Dimelo” (I need to know)

2000

LATIN ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES

FIRST-EVER “PERSON OF THE YEAR”

2000

HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Florida International University

2000

HISPANIC BUSINESS MAGAZINE

“100 Most Influential Hispanics”

1999

BILLBOARD MAGAZINE

“Emilio Estefan: The 20th Anniversary Tribute”

1998

STAR

MIAMI’S CALLE OCHO WALK OF FAME

1997

GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST TROPICAL PERFORMANCE”

Producer, Gloria Estefan’s “Abriendo Puertas” Album

1995

GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST LATIN POP PERFORMANCE”

Producer, Jon Secada’s “Amor” Album

1995

GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST TROPICAL LATIN PERFORMANCE”

Producer, Cachao’s “Master Session Volume I”

1995

BILLBOARD

“LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”

1995

APLAUSO 92

“PRODUCER OF THE YEAR”

1995

GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST TROPICAL LATIN ALBUM”

Producer, Gloria Estefan’s “Mi Tierra” Album

1994

NATIONAL MUSIC FOUNDATION

“HUMANITARIAN AWARD”

1993

ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE AWARD

United Way, Outstanding Philanthropy

1993

HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARD

1993

GRAMMY AWARD – “BEST LATIN POP ALBUM”

Producer, Jon Secada’s “Otro Día Mas Sin Verte”

1992

CABLE ACE AWARD – “EXECUTIVE PRODUCER”

Disney Special “Going Home”

1992

PREMIO LO NUESTRO – “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD”

1992

CABLE ACE AWARD – “EXECUTIVE PRODUCER”

Showtime “The Homecoming Concert”

1991

BMI LATIN AWARD – “SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

1991

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD

1987

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