About The Awards

Celebrated every June, the prestigious Union City Artist Awards honor the most talented and dedicated artists from all disciplines who have contributed to Union City's artistic fabric. What makes this award so special is that it celebrates and accentuates an individual artist’s distinguished artistic career and his/hers many accomplishments.

Friday, June 14, 2019

UC Artist Appreciation Night Awards Ceremony

This year instead of hosting the Annual Union City Artist Awards, we've decided to celebrate and give thanks to all the local artists who continue to make Union City such a special community with a ceremony and party.  THANK YOU.

Sunday, June 17, 2018

The 7th Annual Union City Artist Awards

The Seventh Annual Union City Artist Awards were held yesterday, Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the William V. Musto Cultural Center, 420 - 15th Street in Union City, New Jersey. The elegant Red Carpet event brought together a who's who from the arts community.


The awards honored the most talented and dedicated artists from all disciplines who have contributed to Union City's artistic fabric, some artists have succeeded at an international level.  The elegant event was standing-room-only, with attendees enjoying the deliciously prepared food and the live music provided by The James Austin Trio; as well as a photo exhibit of historic Union City.   It was a great night!!!


The James Austin Trio

2018 Honorees


Honorees of 
The 7th Annual Union City Artist Awards 

Judy San Roman
Excellence in Filmmaking

Yenyere Dance Studio
Excellence in Dance Education

Allison Strong
Excellence in the Performing Arts

Giancarlo Orellana
Excellence in Filmmaking

“Talk On The Hudson
 Excellence in Broadcasting

Jorge Luis Seco
Excellence in Literature

Sigfrido Duarte
Excellence in the Fine Arts

Ruth Alvarado Orlich
Excellence in the Fine Arts

Gary T. Erbe
Excellence in the Fine Arts

Hugo W. Morales
Excellence in the Fine Arts

Robert Rosado 
“La Ruche Art Consortium”
Distinguished Contribution to the Fine Arts

AlfonsoDJ
For Excellence in Entertainment

Manuel Suarez
Distinguished Contribution to the Arts

Pedro E. Ordoñez
Distinguished Contribution to the Arts

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Union City Artist Awards 2017


A wonderful night at the 6th Annual Union City Artist Awards with a packed house of a who’s who from the arts community.  Once again, the awards honored the most talented and dedicated artists from all disciplines who have contributed to Union City's artistic fabric.


The Union City Artist Awards continue to demonstrate our City's great appreciation for our artists and flourishing arts community.  The event is a true celebration of the many contributions that artists have made to our community and beyond.

The 2017 Honorees were:  

Abel Toledo, Oscar Sanchez, Tommy Colavito, Cesar G. Orellana, Armando Guiller, Dr. Fernando Uribe, Gino DePinto, Franke Estevez, Liliana Herrera, and Luz Evelyn Santiago.


Abel Toledo

Oscar Sanchez

Tommy Colavito

Cesar G. Orellana

Armando Guiller

Dr. Fernando Uribe

Gino DePinto

Franke Estevez

Jorge Herrera accepting on behalf of Liliana Herrera

Luz Evelyn Santiago

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Union City Artist Awards 2016 Honorees

A magical night at the 5th Annual Union City Artist Awards.  It was a packed house of a who’s who from the arts community.  The awards honored the most talented and dedicated artists from all disciplines who have contributed to Union City's artistic fabric.


The Union City Artist Awards continue to demonstrate our City's great appreciation for our artists and flourishing arts community.  The event is a true celebration of the many contributions that artists have made to our community and beyond.



The 2016 Honorees were:  Fernando Contreras, Carmela Altamura, James Austin Jr., Ken Jan Woo, Jonathan Fritz, Carlos Pina of Pina Productionz, Tony Rodriguez, Brandon Medina, Ruby Jurado, Javier Granoble, Rosario Flores, and Walter Barco Bajaña.  
(Photos courtesy of Mouhsine Idrissi Janati)

Fernando Contreras

Carmela Altamura

James Austin Jr.

Ken Jan Woo

Jonathan Fritz

Carlos Pina of Pina Productionz

Tony Rodriguez

Brandon Medina

Ruby Jurado

Javier Granoble

Rosario Flores

Walter Barco Bajaña