MEDIA PRIZES
- Awards
- Bronze Award Written Word Cultural Article of Over 30k Circulation, The José Martí Publishing Awards. “El arquitecto.” The 24th NAHP Convention, March 11-14, McAllen, Texas (2009).
- Bronze Award Written Word Hispanic Success Story of Over 30k Circulation, The José Martí Publishing Awards. “Un médico al alcance.” The 24th NAHP Convention, March 11-14, McAllen, Texas (2009).
- Bronze Award Written Word Cultural Article of Over 30k Circulation, The José Martí Publishing Awards. “Un guerrero de la fotografía.” The 23th NAHP Convention, April 16-19, Atlanta, Georgia (2008).
- First Place Outstanding Lifestyle Section, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Diario Vivir” (as editor and coordinator). The 20th NAHP Convention, March 17-20, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2005).
- First Place Outstanding Lifestyle Section of Daily Newspapers, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Diario Vivir” (as editor and coordinator). The 19th NAHP Convention, March 17-20, Los Angeles, California (2004).
- First Place Outstanding Health Section of Daily Newspapers, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Guía de salud” (as editor and coordinator). The 19th NAHP Convention, March 17-20, Los Angeles, California (2004).
- First Place Outstanding Auto Section of Daily Newspapers, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Autos y estilos” (as editor and coordinator). The 19th NAHP Convention, March 17-20, Los Angeles, California (2004).
- Honorable Mention Outstanding Business Article of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Bajo el cielo bostoniano.” The 18th NAHP Convention, March 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada (2003).
- Second Place Outstanding Health Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Suplemento especial de salud” (as editor and coordinator). The 18th NAHP Convention, March 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada (2003).
- Second Place Outstanding Special Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Mujeres 2002” (as editor and coordinator). The 18th NAHP Convention, March 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada (2003).
- Second Place Outstanding Lifestyle Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Revista Vivir” (as editor and coordinator). The 18th NAHP Convention, March 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada (2003).
- First Place Outstanding Entertainment Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Zona Rosa” (as editor and coordinator). The 18th NAHP Convention, March 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada (2003).
- Second Place Outstanding Hispanic Success Story of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Suavecito y con poca azúcar es el bizcocho de Sixta Marisol.” The 17th NAHP Convention, March 13-16, Dallas, Texas (2002).
- First Place Outstanding Auto Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Suplemento de autos” (as editor and coordinator). The 17th NAHP Convention, March 13-16, Dallas, Texas (2002).
- Second Place Outstanding Food Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Comida” (as editor and coordinator). The 17th NAHP Convention, March 13-16, Dallas, Texas (2002).
- Second Place Outstanding Food Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Comida” (as editor and coordinator). The 17th NAHP Convention, March 13-16, Dallas, Texas (2002).
- Honorable Mention Outstanding Lifestyle Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “Revista Vivir” (as editor and coordinator). The 17th NAHP Convention, March 13-16, Dallas, Texas (2002).
- Second Place Outstanding Special Section of Largest Publications, The National Association of Hispanic Publications. “México: Nuestras Raíces” (as editor and coordinator). The 16th NAHP Convention, April 18-21, Miami, Florida (2001).
- Fellowships
- Lifestyle Editors: Reflecting Everyday Life for Everyday Readers Fellowship. American Press Institute, March 21-25, Reston, Virginia (2009).
- Professional Fellowship for the New York Ethnic Press. The New York Times, December 4-8, New York, NY (2000).
- Professional Fellowship for the Spanish publication “El Daily News.” The Daily News, September - November, New York, NY (1995).
- Internships
- International Desk Editor and TV Reporter, Televen, Caracas, Venezuela (1992-1995).
- Local Reporter, El Regional del Zulia, Ciudad Ojeda – Cabimas, Venezuela (1991).
- Desk News Editor, Radio Aeropuerto, Maracaibo, Venezuela (1990).
- Honors
- Authors and Program Coordinator. New York Book Expo, New York, NY (2012).
- Nomination Outstanding Newspaper Article. “Pareja de amistad y entendimiento.” 21st GLAAD Media Awards, Los Angeles, California (2010).
- Judge for the Spanish Language Category. The Audies Competition, Princeton Junction, New Jersey (2007).
- Judge for the Spanish Language Category. The Audies Competition, Princeton Junction, New Jersey (2006).