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