2024
Special Commendation – Hilda Solis
Former U.S. Sec. of Labor/L.A. Co. Supervisor, District 1
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Special Commendation – Lindsey Horvath
L.A. Co. Supervisor, District 3
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Special Commendation – Mónica Rodriguez
L.A. City Council, District 7
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2022
Culver City Film Festival – Best Director Documentary Feature
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Highland Park Independent Film Festival – Humanitarian Award
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Highland Park Independent Film Festival – Best Feature Documentary
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San Antonio Film Festival – Audience Award: Best Feature Documentary
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San Antonio Film Festival – Best Food Film
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2021
Ruben Salazar National Journalism Award – Digital (Finalist)
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United Workers Film Festival – Special Jury Prize
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Riverside International Film Festival – Best Animation Jury Award
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Independent Shorts Awards – Best Animation Jury Award
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2012
The Congressional Award – United States Congress
U.S. Congresswoman Loretta Sánchez, CA’s 46th Congressional District
The Congressional Award – United States Congress
U.S. Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, CA’s 38th Congressional District
Leaders Blazing Trails Award – La Asociación Latina de Asistencia & Partners
Dedication to the Betterment of our Communities
2010
Los Angeles Press Club Award – 2nd Place – Investigative Reporting
“Dental Clinic” 
(Read)
KPCC 89.3 FM
2009
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) – Best Radio Serious Feature
“Remote Clinic” 
(Listen)
KPCC 89.3 FM
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) – Best Radio News Reporting
“Remote Clinic” (Listen)
KPCC 89.3 FM
Los Angeles Press Club Award – Best Radio Series
“Her Three Sons” (3-Parts) (Listen)
KPCC 89.3 FM
Los Angeles Press Club Award – Best Investigative (Contributing Reporter)
“Ashes of Oakridge”
KPCC 89.3 FM
Los Angeles Press Club Award – Reporter of the Year (Finalist)
KPCC 89.3 FM
National Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) – Best Radio Story (Finalist)
Her Three Sons” (3-Parts) (Listen)
KPCC 89.3 FM
National Council on Contemporary Families Award
Outstanding Coverage of Family Issues – “Her Three Sons” (3-Parts) (Listen)
KPCC 89.3 FM
2008
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) – Best News Special (Contributing Reporter)
“No Direction Home: Homelessness in Southern California”
KPCC 89.3 FM
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) – Journalist of the Year (Honorable Mention)
KPCC 89.3 FM
2007
Southern California Public Radio’s Annual Report – Featured Reporter
KPCC’s annual publication highlighting accomplishments, goals, financial statement and community support. (Read)
Ñ Award – National Assoc. of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
Best Radio Reporting – “Immigration Backlash” (Listen)
KPCC 89.3 FM
Golden Mike Award (RTNDA) – Best Radio Serious Feature Reporting
“Immigration Backlash” (Listen)
KPCC 89.3 FM
2006
Florida Associated Press Award – Best Public Affairs
“The Mariel Migration-25 Years Later”
WLRN 91.3 FM
2001
SPJ’s National Mark of Excellence Award – Region 1
East Harlem Mural” (9/11 Memorial)
WFUV-90.7 FM
1995
Emmy Award – Best Feature (Contributing Producer)
A Journey Home – 1/2 hour special
KTTV/FOX