Awards

“George Mendoza Day” Proclamation by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson August 4, 2004.

Friends Foundation Award, 2003.

Humanitarian Award, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1997.

“George Mendoza Day” Proclaimed by New Mexico Governor Garey Carruthers, October 1, 1989.

U.S. Department of Education National Trio Achievers Award, 1990 New Mexico.

Hispanic Heritage Award, 1988.

National and World records in Track and Field, 1980 & 1984.

Represented U.S.A. in the 1984 International Games for the Disabled.

Represented U.S.A. in the 1980 Olympics for the Disabled.