In 2006 People en Español chose him as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics. In October 2011 he was awarded the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism by the Missouri School of Journalism.
In 2006, People en Español recognized him among the 100 most influential Hispanics. He received the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism from the Missouri School of Journalism in October 2011.