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 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