* Det hvite hus presidentmedalje for utøvende kunst (1987)
* Billboard Artist Award (1989)
* Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Årets inspirasjonsalbum for "Christmas" (1989)
* Grammy Award nominasjon for beste inspirerende album for "Christmas" (1990)
* Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) Award (1990)
* California State Senate Commendation (1991)
* Los Angeles City Council Certificate of Recovery (1991)
* Pavekorset Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice fra pave Johannes Paul II (1992)
* FNs fredsmedalje (1993)
* USAs utenriksdepartements internasjonale pris for fremragende samfunnstjeneste (1995)
* California Assembly Certificate of Recognition (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)