* Det Hvide Hus' præsidentmedalje for scenekunst (1987)
* Billboard Artist Award (1989)
* Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Årets inspirationsalbum til "Christmas" (1989)
* Grammy Award nominering for bedste inspirerende album for "Christmas" (1990)
* Hispanic Organisation of Latin Actors (HOLA) Award (1990)
* California State Senatets ros (1991)
* Los Angeles City Councils anerkendelsesbevis (1991)
* Pavekorset Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice fra pave Johannes Paul II (1992)
* De Forenede Nationers Fredsmedalje (1993)
* Det amerikanske udenrigsministeriums internationale pris for fremragende samfundstjeneste (1995)
* California Assembly Certificate of Anerkendelse (1996)
* Ellis Islands æresmedalje (1997)
* Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Medallion (1998)
* The National Italian American Foundation Special Achievement Award (2000)
* The Lifetime Achievement Award (2002)
* Tony Melendez Humanitarian Award (2004)