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1981
Union of American Women of Puerto Rico Merit Award for Women’s Rights

1983    
Legendary Woman of Miami Award

1986    
Greater Miami Chapter, Women in Communications Award

1990    
Proclamation, International Citizen of New Orleans

1990    
Grand Marshall, Parade of Orange County, California

1990    
State of Florida Hispanic Heritage Award in recognition of The Cristina Show

1990   
 International Godmother of the Puerto Rican Parade, Trenton, Jew Jersey

1991   
 “Cristina Day,” City of Miami, Florida

1991   
 “Cristina Saralegui Day,” Dade-County, Florida

1991    
Recognition, CAMACOL (Latin Chamber of Commerce)

1991
Proclamation, Honorary Citizen of Dallas, Texas

1991
Proclamation, City of San Antonio, Texas

1991
Emmy Award -  The Cristina Show

1992
Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Surgeon General: “For promoting good common sense when dealing with sensitive health issues and well-being of the Hispanic/Latino population”

1992
Emmy Award -  The Cristina Show

1992
Miami Hispanic Media Conference Award

1992
 AHORA (Artist of Hispanic Origin Responds to AIDS) -  Honorary Board Member

1992
“Sonrisas del Corazón,” Crest National Scholarships -  Spokesperson.

1992
Film “Una vez al año...para toda una vida,”  produced by The National Cancer Institute -  Host

1992
“In the Company of Women” - Florida Woman Pioneer Award

1992
“Hurricane Andrew Relief Effort” - Special Cristina Show

1992
Movieland Wax Museum, Buena Vista, California - Wax Personage and Induction                            

1992, 93
PSA’s for national and local campaigns:  The National Easter Seal Society, Cerebral Palsy, Junior Diabetes Foundation, Vote ‘92

1993
University of Miami President’s Council

1993
Miss USA Pageant - Judge

1993
Miami Grand Prix - Green Flag

1993
Environmental Defense Fund - National PSA

1993
NCLR LA RAZA Convention, Detroit, Michigan - M.C.

1993
“Miami Feeding Miami” - Spokesperson

1993
AmFar (AIDS Research Foundation) National Council - Board Member

1993
Fiesta Broadway, Los Angeles, California - M.C.

1994
AmFar (AIDS Research Foundation) PSA - Spokesperson
1994
“Outstanding Literacy Teacher Award,” Coors Brewing Company - Judge

1994
Center for the Fine Arts, Miami, Florida, PSA - Spokesperson

1994
Department of Public Health Aids Education PSA Campaign, Illinois - Spokesperson

1994
Montgomery Ward National Award Scholarships - Spokesperson

1994
“Concert of the Americas,” Kennedy Center, N.Y.C. - Presenter

1994
L.A. Probation Department “Day of Peace,” Los Angeles, California - Statement

1995
Sardi’s Restaurant Caricature Hall of Fame Induction, N.Y.C.

1995
“Señora Internacional,” Laredo Lulac #12, Texas - Award

1995
Hope Organization Agains AIDS PSA, Boston, Massachusetts - Spokesperson

1995
Commission on Hispanic Affairs Health Plan for Low Income Families PSA, Washington, D.C. - Spokesperson

1995
Oklahoma County Emergency Management Office, Tornado PSA - Spokesperson

Cinco de Mayo Festival, Chicago, Illinois - M.C.
  
1995
Notable Hispanic American Women Dictionary of Hispanic Biography
previous    “WHO’S WHO” Publications, in several editions of “Emerging Leaders in America” and “Professional and Executive Women”

In the Top 100 Hispanic Influencial People in the U.S.

1995
Children’s Defense Vaccination Program, Washington, D.C. - Endorsement photo

1995
Lulac Boston, “Hacerse ciudadano” Citizenship Campaign PSA - Spokesperson

1995
Latino Pride Calendar for Scholarship Funds - Photo

1995
Day of Compassion, AIDS Show Series, National/International - Participant
previous years

1995
Amigos Together for Kids, Miami, PSA - Spokesperson

1995
Council on Women’s Issue Bio Award “No Nonsense American Women”

1995
American Cancer Society Advisory Council

1995
Hispanic Heritage Awards National Show from Washington, D.C. - Special Guest

1995
National Minority AIDS Council

1995
AmFar World’s AIDS Day Hispanic Federation Gala Honoree AIDS speech before the United Nations

1996
AIDS Walk, Miami, Benefit for the Health Crisis Network - Celebrity
Committee

1996
Hispanic Federation of New York City - M.C.

1996
Congressional Record from the Hon. Robert Menéndez of New Jersey

1996
ACE Awards, N.Y., Premio Extraordinario por Distinción y Mérito

1996
Induction to the “Stars of Calle 8,” Miami, Florida
1996
SAVE (Safeguarding American Values for Everyone), Miami Conference - Keynote Speaker

1996
“The Cristina Saralegui Scholarship for Women in Communications”

1996
National Organization of Women in Communications - Recipient and guest speaker

1996
Golden Eagle Awards, Los Angeles, CA - Outstanding Achievement

1996
12th Annual Hispanic Designers Gala, Washington, D.C. - M.C.

1996
 Women in Communications Conference, Oregon

1996
Minority AIDS Council National Skills Building Conference - Keynote Speaker Whitman-Walker Clinic National AIDS Candlelight March & Faces of AIDS Program, Washington, D.C.  -  Co-Chair Celebrity Host Committee

1997
National Association of Hispanic Journalists, N.Y., 8th Annual Scholarship Banquet - Honorary Co-Chair

1997
CRI (Community Research Initiative of South Florida) VI Art Against AIDS Auction - Auctioneer and Host

1997
 8th Annual Glaad Media Awards, N.Y. - Vanguard Award, presented by Phil Donahue

1997
Ballet Hispanico of New York City 19th Annual Gala - Honorary Chairwoman

1997
Miss Universe Pageant - Judge

1997
AmFAR Research Foundation Honors Cristina at the Event Amigos Por la Vida, Los Angeles

1997
GEMS Television, Miami - Woman of the Year Award for Community Service

1998
Glamour en Español Magazine - TV’s Most Glamorous Hispanic Woman Award

1998
Directo-DMA Council for Hispanic Marketing, N.Y. - Woman of the Year Award

1998
Red Cross Spectrum Awards for Women, Miami and the Keys Chapter  - Keynote Speaker; Outstanding Achievement Award; Philanthropy Award for Her Work in AIDS Awareness

1998
National Association of Cuban American Women of the U.S., N.J. Chapter - Elena Mederos Award for Leadership Contribution to the
Hispanic Community

1998
GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian League Against Defamation) Awards, N.Y. - Presented Excellence in Advertising Award to Advertising Age Magazine with Phil Donahue

1998
AIDS Action Annual Leadership Awards, Washington, D.C. -

1998
National Leadership Media Award

1998
Congressional Breakfast, Washington, D.C. - Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Her Outstanding Service to the Community

1998
People en Español Magazine Honors “Arriba la Vida Foundation” for its AIDS Cause Contributions

1998
FACE (Facts About Cuban Exiles) Performing Arts/TV Award

1998
CHAW (Coalition of Hispanic American Women) - Vivian Salazar Quevedo “Woman of the Year” Award