2003 The FIU Torch Awards, Winner
Outstanding Achievement in Communications
1982 Alumn

2001 Pulitzer Prize. Winner
Breaking News Reporting
The Miami Herald Staff

2001 Hispanic Heritage Awards, Honoree
Literature - Presented by Pat Riley & Soledad O'Brien

1994 National Council of La Raza
Ruben Salazar Award for Communication

1993 Pulitzer Prize. Winner
Journalism Commentary
Liz Balmaseda / The Miami Herald

1993 In the Company of Women Awards, Honoree
Presented by Miami-Dade County

1993 MANA Las Primeras Awards, Honoree
Commentary

1992 Pulitzer Prize. Finalist
Journalism Commentary
Liz Balmaseda / The Miami Herald