Awards & Accolades

1988

Television - Locutora Mas Destacada
Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York (ACE) – Latin ACE Award

1990

Best Continuing News Coverage – “Puerto Rico: Futuro Incierto”
The Media Institute – Hispanic Journalism Awards

Gran Mariscal
Desfile Hispano-Americano de New Jersey

1991

Outstanding Single Newscast
The National Academy of Television Arts and Science – Emmy Awards

Outstanding News Special: "Racismo, Nueva York Al Desnudo"
The National Academy of Television Arts and Science – Emmy Awards

Television - Mejor Reportaje: "Puerto Rico: Futuro Incierto"
Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York (ACE) – Latin ACE Award

Puerto Rican Woman Leadership Award
The State of New York Governor's Office for Hispanic Affairs

1992

Television - Mejor Reportaje: "Por Racismo en Nueva York"
Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York (ACE) - Latin ACE Award

Women of Vision Awards: For Excellence in Communications
The New York City Chapter of The National Organization for Women

1993

Recognition for Community Service
The Puerto Rican Family Institute

1994

One of the 100 Most Influential Hispanic Personalities in the United States
Hispanic Business Magazine

1997

News Oriented Special – International Issues: "Hora Cero Nicargua en Transicion"
The National Academy of Television Arts and Science – Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards

1998

News Oriented Specials: Senderos de Esperanza
The National Academy of Television Arts and Science – Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards

Television - Locutora Mas Destacada
Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York (ACE) - Latin ACE Award

Madrina Internacional
La Gran Parada Cubana

1999

Madrina Internacional
State of New York - Puerto Rican Parade

Best Newscast
New Jersey Associated Press Broadcast Association

Hispanic Media Leader - Contributions to the Hispanic Community
Jersey City Hispanic Heritage Award

2000

Latina Leadership Award
Hispanic Business Corporation

Edward R. Murrow Award - Feature Reporting
The Association of RTNDA

News Feature/Hard News: "Que Pasa en Vieques?"
Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television – Gracie Allen Awards

Mejor Presentadora de Noticias
Premios Globo – New York City

Television - Locutora Mas Destacada
Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York (ACE) - Latin ACE Award

Recognition for Community Service
Puerto Rican Parade – Norwalk, CT

2001

Nominated for On-Camera Achievement (News): Anchor, Host
The National Academy of Television Arts and Science – Emmy Awards

Madrina Internacional
Desfile y Festival Dominicano de New Jersey

News Story/Series: "Mama Tengo un Secreto"
Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television - Gracie Allen Awards

Hispanic Heritage Month
State of New York: Executive Chamber Proclamation

2002

Puerto Rican Day Parade
State of New York: Executive Chamber Proclamation

2004

Nominated for Entertainment Programming Series – Juan Luis: Entre la Paz y la Guerra
The National Academy of Television Arts and Science – Emmy Awards

Madrina Internacional
Desfile Cubano de New Jersey

Los Tres Proceres Antillanos Awards
Save Latin America

Spanish-Language Journalism
City of Union City, New Jersey - Union Hill High School Sixth Annual Career Day

2005

Beacon Light in the Community
The Latin American Coalition - Humanitarian Award

Recognition for Community Service
The Alliance Against Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma

Career Culinary Arts Program
The Institute of Culinary Education

2006

Premio Extraordinario ACE 2006 de Television
Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York (ACE) - Latin ACE Award

2007

HOLA Excellence in Spanish Language Media Award
Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors - HOLA Awards

Culinary Management Diploma Program
The Institute of Culinary Education

2008

The Lifetime Achievement Award – Outstanding Service to the Hispanic Community
The National Conference of Puerto Rican Women - New York City Chapter

2015

Graduate Certificate Program in Non-Profit Management
Seton Hall University: Department of Political Science and Public Affairs

2017

Health Coach Certificate
Emory University

2018

Television - News Anchor
Institute for Latino Studies - Illustrious Awards