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AMISTAD AWARD

SAMFCO established the Amistad Award in 2000 to recognize an individual or an organization that personifies the mission of the Council.

Is made in sterling silver and has a blue topaz, the state stone of Texas, set in it. This unique medallion, with a reference to Mayan and Aztec art, was designed and crafted by Pat Gavin, Master Metalsmith. Recipients of the Award distinguish themselves by their dedication to strengthening and promoting the cultural and historical ties shared by the citizens of San Antonio and Mexico.

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THE ORDEN MEXICANA DEL AGUILA AZTECA

This is the highest decoration awarded by the Mexican government to foreign nationals whose work has benefited Mexico and Mexicans.

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AMISTAD AWARD HONOREES

• 2000 – Carlos M. Sada

• 2002 – Carlos Álvarez

• 2004 – Nelson Wolf

• 2005 – Ricardo Romo

• 2006 – Juan Ramón de la Fuente

• 2008 – Antonio O. Garza

• 2009 – Charlie A. González

• 2010 – NADBank

• 2011 – Edward E. Whitacre Jr.

• 2012 – Rubén Escobedo y Verónica Salazar Escobedo

• 2013 – Lila Cockrell

• 2014 – Gordon Hartman y Fernando Landeros

• 2015 – Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos

• 2016 – Patricia Pliego-Stout

• 2018 – La Familia Cortez