The 2024 Sophia Award for Excellence

An award recognizing those who build appreciation for Spain and the Spanish-speaking world through wisdom and humanitarianism

Honoring Gustavo Dudamel

and to celebrate

The 70th Anniversary of the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute

With a special musical performance by Cellist Gregorio Nieto and Pianist Riko Higuma

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Since its establishment 70 years ago, the QSSI has carried its mission forward by sharing the contributions of the Spanish-speakers to the history and culture of the United States and by showcasing the excellence of the Spanish-speaking world in numerous fields so that lasting ties of friendship may be formed. 

The QSSI achieves this vision through cultural and educational activities, including lectures, symposia and book presentations addressing relevant topics in public affairs, business, science, and the arts, all pertaining to the U.S. and Spain’s rich shared history. The QSSI also has a long history of recognizing the excellence of the Spanish-speaking world through its Gold Medal and Sophia Award for Excellence, which have been bestowed upon distinguished leaders in many different fields. 

The QSSI has sponsored lectures, exhibitions, prizes, and concerts; held receptions to bring together distinguished members of the Hispanic and U.S. intellectual world; and promoted the exchange of students, scholars, artists and musicians between Spanish-speaking countries and the U.S. To commemorate Spanish contributions to the American Revolution, the QSSI launched the America&Spain250 initiative celebrating 250 years of shared history, friendship, and collaboration between the U.S., Spain, and the Spanish-speaking world

Today, the QSSI is a leading platform connecting Spanish and American cultural institutions in a myriad of impactful programs.

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Queen Sofía Spanish Institute Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt, charitable organization. 

Contributions from dinner tickets are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. The non-deductible portion for each table is $1,500.00. The non-deductible portion for each ticket is $150.00. TAX ID: 13-2548780

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: queensofiaspanishinstitute.org/sophiaawardforexcellence2024

Or email: info@queensofiasi.org