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.

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. OrdoƱez
Distinguished Contribution to the Arts