# List of awards and nominations received by Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-American singer-songwriter who has achieved various nominations and awards in her multi-decades career. With 100 million records sold, she was the all-time best-selling Latina singer and remains as one of the best-selling music artists of all-time.
She has won three Grammy Awards from 12 nominations, four Latin Grammy Awards from 7 nominations, several BMI Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards among others. Gloria became the first Latin women to receive Songwriter of the Year by BMI Awards in 1991. Her contributions and success have been recognized by various organizations, including an Icon Award by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2023.
Some awards were bestowed to both Emilio and Gloria Estefan. The Estefans have worked together since 1975 when they formed Miami Sound Machine, with Gloria as lead vocalist and Emilio handling the production. Since that time their scope has broadened, including Gloria's solo career. They received highest honors for civilians including a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019—highest U.S. civil award—becoming the first couple to receive the award. They also became the first marriage and first Hispanics to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2019. The inaugural Variety's Miami Entertainment Town Gala in 2022, honored the couple with The Legends and Groundbreakers Award recognizing them as Miami's "most notable musical pioneers" who "helped put Miami on the map with the revolutionary stylings of their Miami Sound Machine".
Gloria has been recognized for her charitable endeavours, winning the inaugurals Spirit of Love Award in 1991 (Ronald MacDonald), Alexis de Tocqueville Award in 1993 (United Way), and the Spirit of Hope Award in 1996 (Billboard Latin Music Awards). She is also the first women to be named Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy in 2008. In addition, Gloria has been admitted into multiple Halls and Walk of Fames, including being the first Latina inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has also obtained a number of honorary degrees in various institutions, including the University of Miami, Barry University and Berklee College of Music.
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## Awards and nominations

| Award/organization | Year | Nominee/work | Category | Result |
| Academy of Achievement | 1997 | Gloria Estefan | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Honoree |
| ALMA Award | 1996 | The Evolution Tour Live in Miami | Outstanding Comedy, Variety, or Music Series/Special | Won |
| ALMA Award | 1996 | The Evolution Tour Live in Miami | Outstanding Performance by a Female - Variety or Music Series/Special | Won |
| ALMA Award | 1996 | Intimate Portrait: Gloria Estefan | Outstanding Made-for-TV Documentary | Won |
| ALMA Award | 1999 | "Heaven's What I Feel" | Outstanding Music Video | Won |
| ALMA Award | 1999 | Gloria Estefan at The World Music Awards (ABC) | Outstanding Host In a Variety/Music/Comedy Special or Series | Won |
| ALMA Award | 1999 | Gloria Estefan at The World Music Awards (ABC) | Outstanding Performance by an Individual in a Music Series or Special | Nominated |
| ALMA Award | 1999 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio Estefan | The ALMA Montalban Lifetime Achievement Award | Honoree |
| ALMA Award | 2000 | "Music of My Heart" (with *NSYNC) | Outstanding Music Video Performer | Won |
| ALMA Award | 2000 | Gloria Estefan in Music of the Heart | Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film | Nominated |
| ALMA Award | 2012 | Gloria Estefan | Favorite Female Music Artist | Nominated |
| American Music Awards | 1990 | "Don't Wanna Lose You" | Favorite Pop/Rock Song | Nominated |
| American Music Awards | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist | Nominated |
| American Music Awards | 2000 | Gloria Estefan | Award of Merit | Honoree |
| ASCAP Pop Music Awards | 1992 | "Coming Out of the Dark" | Most Performed Song | Won |
| Asociación de Hispanos (Nosotros) | 1990 | Gloria Estefan | Most Outstanding Female Artist | Won |
| Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (ACE, New York) | 1989 | Gloria Estefan | Female Figure of the Year | Nominated |
| Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (ACE, New York) | 1994 | Gloria Estefan / Mi Tierra | Female Figure of the Year — Tropical | Won |
| Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (ACE, New York) | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Female Figure of the Year | Nominated |
| Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (ACE, New York) | 1996 | Gloria Estefan | Female Star of the Year | Nominated |
| Association of Latin Entertainment Critics (ACE, New York) | 1999 | Gloria Estefan / Gloria! | Female Figure of the Year | Nominated |
| Atlantic Council | 2018 | Gloria Estefan | Distinguished Artistic Leadership Award | Won |
| B'nai B'rith Dinner | 1992 | Gloria Estefan | Humanitarian of the Year | Honoree |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Tropical/Salsa Artist of The Year, Female | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1994 | Mi Tierra | Tropical/Salsa Album of The Year | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1994 | "Mi Tierra" | Tropical/Salsa Song of The Year | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1996 | Gloria Estefan | Spirit of Hope Award | Honoree |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1996 | "Abriendo Puertas" | Latin Dance Single Of The Year | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1996 | "Abriendo Puertas" | Tropical/Salsa Video of the Year | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1996 | Abriendo Puertas | Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year, Female | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1999 | "Oye!" | Latin Dance Maxi-Single of the Year | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 1999 | "Oye!" | Latin Dance Club Play of the Year | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2000 | "Santo Santo" (Só Pra Contrariar featuring Gloria Estefan) | Latin Dance Maxi-Single of the Year | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2000 | "Santo Santo" (Só Pra Contrariar featuring Gloria Estefan) | Hot Latin Track of the Year, Vocal Duo | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2001 | "No Me Dejes de Querer" | Latin Dance Club Play Track of the Year | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2001 | "No Me Dejes de Querer" | Latin Dance Maxi-Single of the Year | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2001 | Alma Caribeña | Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year, Female | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2002 | "Out of Nowhere" | Latin Dance Club Play Track of the Year | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2002 | "Out of Nowhere" | Latin Dance Maxi-Single of the Year | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2004 | "Hoy" | Latin Pop Airplay Track of the Year, Female | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2005 | "Tu Fotografía" | Tropical Airplay Track Of The Year, Female | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2008 | 90 Millas | Tropical Album of the Year, Female | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2008 | "No Llores" | Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Female | Won |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2009 | "Píntame De Colores" | Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Female | Nominated |
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2011 | Gloria Estefan | Spirit of Hope Award | Honoree |
| Billboard Latin Women in Music | 2024 | Gloria Estefan | Legend Award | Honoree |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan | Top Pop Singles Artist | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan | Top Adult Contemporary Artist | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1989 | Cuts Both Ways | Top Pop Compact Disk | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1989 | "Don't Wanna Lose You" | Top Adult Contemporary Single | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1989 | "Si Voy a Perderte" | Top Hot Latin Track | Nominated |
| Billboard Music Awards | 1990 | Gloria Estefan | Adult Contemporary Female Artist | Won |
| Billboard Music Video Award | 1991 | "Desde la Oscuridad" | Best Latin Female Video | Won |
| Billboard Music Video Award | 1994 | "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan" | Best Latin Video | Won |
| Billboard Music Video Award | 1995 | "Everlasting Love" | Best Dance Video | Won |
| Billboard Music Video Award | 2001 | "No Me Dejes de Querer" | Best Latin Video | Nominated |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | 2000 | "Music of My Heart" (with *NSYNC) | Favorite Song from a Movie | Won |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | 2001 | Gloria Estefan / Alma Caribeña | Favorite Artist — Latino (Internet Only) | Nominated |
| BMI Latin Awards | 1994 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Special Citation | Honoree |
| BMI Latin Awards | 1994 | "Otro Dia Más Sin Verte" | Latin Song of the Year | Won |
| BMI Latin Awards | 1995 | "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan" | Award-winning songs | Won |
| BMI Latin Awards | 1996 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | BMI President's Award | Honoree |
| BMI Latin Awards | 1999 | "Corazón Prohibido" | Award-winning songs | Won |
| BMI Latin Awards | 2000 | "Oye!" | Award-winning songs | Won |
| BMI Latin Awards | 2001 | "No Me Dejes de Querer" | Award-winning songs | Won |
| BMI Latin Awards | 2009 | Gloria Estefan | Icon Award | Honoree |
| BMI Latin Awards | 2022 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Board of Directors Award | Honoree |
| BMI Million-Air Awards | 1988 | "Words Get in the Way" | 1 Million Award | Won |
| BMI Million-Air Awards | 1994 | "Always Tomorrow" | 1 Million Award | Won |
| BMI Million-Air Awards | 1994 | "Angel" | 1 Million Award | Won |
| BMI Million-Air Awards | 1994 | "Otro Dia Más Sin Verte" | 1 Million Award | Won |
| BMI Million-Air Awards | 1994 | "Just Another Day" | 1 Million Award | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1987 | "Words Get in the Way" | Performance Award | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan | Songwriter of the Year | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1989 | "Anything for You" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1989 | "1-2-3" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1989 | "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1992 | "Coming Out of the Dark" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1993 | "Live for Loving You" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1993 | "Otro Dia Más Sin Verte" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1994 | "Always Tomorrow" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 1994 | "Angel" | Award-Winning Songs | Won |
| BMI Pop Awards | 2003 | "Whenever, Wherever" | Song List | Won |
| Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (BACCF) | 2022 | Gloria Estefan | Excellence Award | Honoree |
| Brit Awards | 1990 | Gloria Estefan | Best International Artist | Nominated |
| Broadway Global | 2019 | Gloria Estefan | Producer of the Year | Nominated |
| CableACE Award | 1993 | Gloria Estefan: Going Home | Best Music Special | Won |
| Cadena 100 [es] | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Un Año de Rock Awards | Won |
| Carnegie Corporation of New York | 2006 | Gloria Estefan | 2006 Great Immigrants Honorees | Honoree |
| Casandra Awards | 1997 | Gloria Estefan | Soberano International | Honoree |
| Cashbox Year-End Awards | 1989 | Cuts Both Ways | Pop Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Cashbox Year-End Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan | Top A/C Female Artists | 2nd place |
| Cashbox Year-End Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan | Top Female Artist — Pop Singles | Nominated |
| Cashbox Year-End Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan | Top A/C Female Artists — Pop Singles | Nominated |
| Cashbox Year-End Awards | 1989 | "Don't Wanna Lose You" | Top Pop Single | Nominated |
| Cashbox Year-End Awards | 1990 | Gloria Estefan | Top A/C Female — Pop Singles | Nominated |
| Cashbox Year-End Awards | 1991 | "Coming Out of the Dark" | Top Pop Single | Nominated |
| Cashbox Year-End Awards | 1991 | Into the Light | Top Pop Album | Nominated |
| Celebration of Cinema and Television | 2021 | Vivo | Film Music Award | Won |
| Coalition of Hispanic American Women | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Achievement Award | Honoree |
| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute | 2002 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Medallion of Excellence for Community Service | Honoree |
| Critics Choice Association | 2000 | "Music of My Heart" (with *NSYNC) | Best Song | Won |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | 2021 | Red Table Talk: The Estefans (with Emily & Lili Estefan) | Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host | Nominated |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | 2022 | Red Table Talk: The Estefans (with Emily & Lili Estefan) | Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host | Nominated |
| Desi Entertainment Awards | 1992 | Gloria Estefan | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| Desi Entertainment Awards | 1992 | "Live for Loving You" | Song of the Year | Won |
| Desi Entertainment Awards | 1995 | Gloria Estefan | Performer of the Year | Won |
| Ellis Island Honors Society | 1993 | Gloria Estefan | Ellis Island Medal of Honor | Honoree |
| Ellis Island Honors Society | 2009 | Gloria Estefan | Family Heritage Awards | Honoree |
| Entertainment Community Fund | 2016 | Gloria Estefan | The Fund's Medal of Honor | Honoree |
| Film Florida | 2017 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Film Florida Legends Tourism Ambassador Recipient | Honoree |
| GLAAD Media Award | 2021 | Emily's Coming Out Story from Red Table Talk: The Estefans | Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode | Nominated |
| Globo Awards (New York) | 2000 | Gloria Estefan | Pop Female Artist | Won |
| Golden Eagles Awards | 1990 | Gloria Estefan | Outstanding Female Performer | Won |
| Grammy Awards | 1990 | "Don't Wanna Lose You" | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 1994 | Mi Tierra | Best Tropical Latin Album | Won |
| Grammy Awards | 1996 | Abriendo Puertas | Best Tropical Latin Performance | Won |
| Grammy Awards | 1997 | "Reach" | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 1999 | "Heaven's What I Feel" | Best Dance Recording | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 2000 | "Don't Stop" | Best Long Form Music Video | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 2000 | "Don't Let This Moment End" | Best Dance Recording | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 2000 | "Music of My Heart" (with *NSYNC) | Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 2001 | Alma Caribeña | Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album | Won |
| Grammy Awards | 2002 | "Out of Nowhere" | Best Dance Recording | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 2014 | The Standards | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | 2025 | "Bemba Colorá" (Sheila E. featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar) | Best Global Music Performance | Won |
| Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Sand | 2013 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | In My Shoes Award | Honoree |
| Hispanic Federation | 2007 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Legacy Award | Honoree |
| Hispanic Heritage Foundation | 1993 | Gloria Estefan | Hispanic Heritage Award | Honoree |
| International Dance Music Awards | 2013 | "Hotel Nacional" | Best Latin Dance Track | Nominated |
| International Latin Music Hall of Fame | 2003 | Gloria Estefan | Beny Moré Memorial Award | Honoree |
| Irish Recorded Music Awards (IRMA) | 1990 | Gloria Estefan | Best International Female Singer | Won |
| Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation | 2017 | Gloria Estefan | American Icon Award | Honoree |
| Kids' Choice Awards | 2000 | "Music of My Heart" (with *NSYNC) | Favorite Song from a Movie | Nominated |
| L'ATTITUDE Conference | 2020 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Artistic Career | Honoree |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2021 | Brazil305 | Tropical/Favorite Album | Nominated |
| Latin Entertainment Industry Group of the City of Hope | 2004 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Spirit of Life Award | Honoree |
| Latin Entertainment Industry Group of the City of Hope | 2005 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Spirit of Life Award | Honoree |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2000 | "No Me Dejes de Querer" | Best Music Video | Won |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2000 | "No Me Dejes de Querer" | Best Tropical Song | Nominated |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2000 | "Santo Santo" (Só Pra Contrariar featuring Gloria Estefan) | Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | Nominated |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2008 | 90 Millas | Best Traditional Tropical Album | Won |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2008 | "Píntame De Colores" | Best Tropical Song | Won |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2008 | "90 Millas" | Best Long Form Music Video | Nominated |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2021 | Brazil305 | Best Contemporany Tropical/Tropical Fusion Album | Won |
| Latin Recording Academy | 2008 | Gloria Estefan | Person of the Year | Won |
| La Musa Awards | 2024 | "Conga" | Song of All Time Award | Honoree |
| Library of Congress | 2019 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Gershwin Prize for Popular Song | Honoree |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan | Crossover Artist of the Year | Won |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1991 | Gloria Estefan | Pop Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1992 | Gloria Estefan | Excellence Award | Honoree |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Pop Female Artist of the Year | Won |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Tropical Female Artist of the Year | Won |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1994 | Mi Tierra | Tropical Album of the Year | Won |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1994 | "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan" | Pop Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1995 | Gloria Estefan | Female Artist of the Year, Pop | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1995 | Gloria Estefan | Female Artist of the Year, Tropical/Salsa | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1996 | Gloria Estefan | Pop Female Artist of the Year | Won |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1996 | Gloria Estefan | Female Artist of the Year, Tropical/Salsa | Won |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1996 | "Abriendo Puertas" | Tropical/Salsa Song of the Year | Won |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1996 | Abriendo Puertas | Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year | Won |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1998 | Gloria Estefan & Alejandro Fernández | Pop Group of the Year | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1999 | Gloria Estefan | Female Artist of the Year, Pop | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2001 | Gloria Estefan | Tropical Female Artist | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2001 | Gloria Estefan | Traditional Performance | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2001 | Alma Caribeña | Pop Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2004 | "Hoy" | Video of the Year | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2005 | Gloria Estefan | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2008 | Gloria Estefan | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2009 | Gloria Estefan | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 2018 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Excellence Award | Honoree |
| Magic 106 | 2004 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Exceptional Woman of the Year Award | Honoree |
| Martín Fierro Awards | 2024 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Artistic Excellence and Cultural Contribution Award | Honoree |
| Maestro Cares Foundation | 2022 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Community Hero Award | Honoree |
| Meridian International Center | 2024 | Gloria Estefan | Meridian Cultural Diplomacy Awards | Honoree |
| Miami carnival | 1988 | Gloria Estefan | Festival Queen | Honoree |
| Miami Caribbean American Movers and Shakers | 2014 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Lifetime Achievement Award | Honoree |
| MTV Video Music Awards | 1990 | "Oye Mi Canto" | International Viewers' Choice: MTV Europe | Won |
| Music Business Association | 2000 | Gloria Estefan | Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award | Honoree |
| MusiCares | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Person of the Year | Won |
| MusiCares | 2001 | Gloria Estefan | Person of the Year | Won |
| NARM Best-Sellers Awards | 1994 | Mi Tierra | Best-Selling Latin Recording | Won |
| National LGBTQ Task Force | 2017 | Gloria Estefan | National Leadership Award | Honoree |
| National Music Foundation | 1993 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Humanitarian of the Year | Won |
| National Recording Registry | 2018 | "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" | Preserved | Honoree |
| National Recording Registry | 2024 | "Conga" | Preservation | Nominated |
| New York Festivals | 2000 | "Don't Stop" | World Medal Award: Film & Video Media | Won |
| New York Women in Film & Television | 2019 | Gloria Estefan | Muse Award | Honoree |
| NCLR Bravo Awards | 1988 | Gloria Estefan | Best Female Artist | Nominated |
| NCLR Bravo Awards | 1990 | Gloria Estefan | Crossover Singer of the Year | Won |
| NCLR Bravo Awards | 1996 | The Evolution Tour Live in Miami | Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Musical Special Program | Won |
| NCLR Bravo Awards | 1996 | The Evolution Tour Live in Miami | Outstanding Female Performance in Variety or Musical Special | Won |
| Onda Cero Awards | 1993 | Gloria Estefan | Best Latin Artist | Won |
| Onda Cero Awards | 1993 | "Mi Tierra" | Best Song | Won |
| Orgullosamente Latino Award | 2005 | Gloria Estefan | Latin Lifetime Award | Honoree |
| Outshine Film Festival | 2017 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio for A Change of Heart | Ally Award | Won |
| People en Español Awards | 2013 | Gloria Estefan | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Pepperdine University Hispanic Council | 2005 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | American Spirit Awards | Honoree |
| Performance Magazine Reader's Poll Award | 1988 | Gloria Estefan | Female Vocalist of the Year | Won |
| PNC Financial Services | 2023 | Gloria Estefan | Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service | Honoree |
| Premios Amigo | 1997 | Gloria Estefan | Best Latin Female Artist | Won |
| Premios Amigo | 1997 | Abriendo Puertas | Best Latin Album | Won |
| Premios Amigo | 1998 | Gloria Estefan | Best Latin Female Artist | Won |
| Premios Amigo | 2000 | Gloria Estefan | Best Latin Female Artist | Won |
| Premios Dial [es] | 2008 | Gloria Estefan | Most Valued Artists by The Spanish-speaking Public | Won |
| Premios de la Música | 1997 | Gloria Estefan | Latino Award | Honoree |
| Premios Gardel | 1999 | Gloria Estefan | Best Female Artist | Nominated |
| Premios Gardel | 2001 | Gloria Estefan | Best Female Latino Singer | Nominated |
| Premios Juventud | 2004 | Gloria Estefan | She's Totally Red Carpet | Nominated |
| Premios Ondas | 1993 | "Mi Tierra" | Best Song | Won |
| Premios Ondas | 1993 | Gloria Estefan | Most Popular Artist in Spain | Won |
| Premios Ondas | 1995 | Gloria Estefan | Best Latin Artist | Won |
| Premios Ondas | 2013 | Gloria Estefan | Music Special Award | Honoree |
| Premios Radio y Televisión | 2001 | Gloria Estefan | Gold Award | Nominated |
| Premios Ronda [es] | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Best-Selling International Album | Nominated |
| Premios Ronda [es] | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Best International Artist | Nominated |
| Private 100 Dinner | 2023 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Community Impact Award | Honoree |
| Queen Sofía Spanish Institute | 2023 | Gloria Estefan | Sophia Award for Excellence | Honoree |
| Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Honors | 2023 | Gloria Estefan | Icon Award | Honoree |
| Ronald McDonald Children's Charities (RMCC) of South Florida | 1991 | Gloria Estefan | Spirit of Love Award | Honoree |
| Ritmo Latino Awards | 2000 | Gloria Estefan | Best Salsa Artist | Nominated |
| Ritmo Latino Awards | 2004 | Gloria Estefan | Best Video Artist | Nominated |
| Smithsonian Institution | 2014 | Gloria Estefan | James Smithson Bicentennial Medal | Honoree |
| Songwriters Hall of Fame Special Awards | 1996 | Gloria Estefan | Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award | Honoree |
| Songwriters Hall of Fame Special Awards | 2001 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award | Honoree |
| SoundExchange | 2023 | Gloria Estefan | Music Fairness Award | Honoree |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | 2008 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Children Humanitarian Award | Honoree |
| Todo Miami Magazine | 1989 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Mr. & Mrs. Television | Honoree |
| The Buoniconti Fund | 2003 | Gloria Estefan | Humanitarian Award | Honoree |
| The Buoniconti Fund | 2016 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Outstanding Philanthropist Award | Honoree |
| United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) | 2011 | Gloria Estefan | Ultimate Latina | Honoree |
| United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) | 2016 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Mexican Ohtli Award | Honoree |
| University of Miami | 2014 | Gloria Estefan | Iron Arrow Honor Society | Honoree |
| United Way of Dade County | 1993 | Gloria Estefan | Alexis de Tocqueville Award for Outstanding Philanthropy | Honoree |
| Vanidades | 2010 | Gloria Estefan | Most Influential Latina Woman | Honoree |
| Variety's Miami Entertainment Town Gala | 2022 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | The Legends Awards | Honoree |
| Variety's Miami Entertainment Town Gala | 2022 | Gloria Estefan & Emilio | Groundbreakers Award | Won |
| Women in Film & Television San Antonio | 2024 | Gloria Estefan | The Celestial Awards | Honoree |
| World Music Awards | 1994 | Gloria Estefan | Best-Selling Latino Artist | Won |

## Other honors

List of state honors :
| Country | City/Gov./Entity | Year | Description | Status |
| United States | Conference of Mayors | 2005 | National Artistic Achievement Award | Honoree |
| Panama | City of Panama/Mayor Juan Carlos Navarro | 2006 | Keys to the City | Honoree |
| United States | City of Las Vegas/Mayor Oscar Goodman | 2010 | Keys to the City | Honoree |
| United States | President Barack Obama | 2015 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Honoree |
| United States/Spain | Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United States [es] | 2015 | Ponce de León Award | Honoree |
| Spain | Ministry of Culture | 2018 | Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts | Honoree |
| United States | Miami Beach County | 2019 | Keys to the City | Honoree |
| United States | City of Miami | | Keys to the City | Honoree |
List of academic honors :
| University | Year | Description | Status |
| University of Miami | 1993 | Honorary Doctoral degree in Music | Honoree |
| Barry University | 2002 | Honorary Law degree | Honoree |
| Berklee College of Music | 2007 | Honorary Doctor of Music | Honoree |
| University School of Music | 2017 | Honorary Sigma Alpha Iota Member | Honoree |
List of Walk of Fame/Hall of Fames for Gloria Estefan :
| Walk/Hall of Fame | Year | Description | Status |
| Little Havana/Calle 8 Walk of Fame | 1989 | Walk of Star | Won |
| Amsterdam Walk of Stars | 1989 | Footprints | Won |
| Movieland Star Hall of Fame | 1991 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| Hollywood Walk of Fame | 1993 | Walk of Star | Won |
| VH1 Hall of Fame | 1993 | "Live for Loving You" | Inducted |
| National Academy of Popular Music Hall of Fame | 1996 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| International Women's Forum Hall of Fame | 2000 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| Florida Women's Hall of Fame | 2003 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame | 2011 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| Miami Children's Hospital Pediatric Hall of Fame | 2011 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame | 2014 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| Goldmine Hall of Fame | 2017 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| Miami Beach Hall of Fame | 2019 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |
| Songwriters Hall of Fame | 2023 | Hall of Fame inductee | Inducted |

## Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine

They were the first to receive a Latin Stars Walk of Fame in Miami (1989).
The band received their first major award as the Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group in the American Music Awards of 1989. They became the 27th act to receive the Crystal Globe Award established in 1974 for acts selling 5 million albums outside of their country of origin.
| Award/organization | Year | Nominee/work | Category | Result |
| American Music Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | Won |
| Amauta de Oro (Peru) | 1986 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Most Popular International Artist | Won |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1977 | "Renacer" | Latin Pop National | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1977 | "Renacer" | Miami Pop | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1986 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top New Artists | Won |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1986 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Dance Sales Artist | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1986 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Pop Latin Artist | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1986 | Primitive Love | Top Pop Album | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1986 | Primitive Love | Top Pop Latin Album | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1986 | "Words Get in the Way" | Top Pop Single | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1987 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Pop Singles Artists Duos/Group | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1987 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Pop Album Artist | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1987 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Pop Singles Artist | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1987 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Pop Artists — Combined Singles and Albums | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1987 | Let It Loose | Top Pop Album | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1988 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Adult Contemporary Artist | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1988 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Hot Crossover Artist | Nominated |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1988 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Top Pop Crossover Group | Won |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1988 | "Can't Stay Away from You" | Top Adult Contemporary Single | Won |
| Billboard Number One Awards | 1988 | "Anything for You" | Top Adult Contemporary Single | Nominated |
| CableACE Award | 1990 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine Showtime | Best Music Special | Won |
| CableACE Award | 1990 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine Showtime | Best Editing | Won |
| CableACE Award | 1990 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine Showtime | Best Direction | Won |
| CBS International | 1990 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Crystal Globe Awards | Won |
| Grammy Awards | 1989 | "Anything for You" | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated |
| Latin Stars Walk of Fame | 1989 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Miami Walk of Stars | Inducted |
| Lo Nuestro Awards | 1989 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Won |
| Tokyo Music Fair | 1986 | "Conga" | Contest Winner | Won |
| Pollstar Awards | 1991 | Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine | Most Creative Stage Production | Nominated |