In 2013 Valinakis was honored by the European Commission with Jean Monnet Programme Chair ad Personam, in 1995 with the Jean Monnet Chair in European Diplomacy and in 2000 and in 2010 with the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence.
Valinakis was recognized by the European Commission in 2013 with a Jean Monnet Programme Chair ad Personam award. He received the Jean Monnet Chair in European Diplomacy in 1995 and the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence twice, in 2000 and 2010.