Officer 2001: Indiana University awarded the Eva Janzer Award, entitled “Chevalier du Violoncelle” 2002: School of Music of Yale University awarded the Cultural Leadership Citation 2006: The Order of Merit, awarded by the King of Spain. 2006 The title of Venezuelan Youth Emeritus Master granted by José Antonio Abreu, President of the Foundation for the National Network of Youth and Children Orchestras of Venezuela (FESNOJIV). 2007: The National Award for the Arts, given by the President of Mexico. 2008: The Pushkin Medal, awarded by the President of Russia. 2009: Professional Accomplishment Award by the University of Oviedo (Spain) and (ASICOM). 2012: The Commendation for Distinguished Leadership in the Arts awarded by TCU (Texas Christian University). 2012: The Fine Arts Gold Medal, awarded by the government of Mexico. 2014: The Robert A. Muh Award from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for outstanding contributions in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. 2018- ''Embajador Gilberto Bosques'' Award in recognition of his exceptional careers and contributions to the cultures of their countries. 2018- The Harold Gramatges Honorary Award given by the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba. References External links Carlos Prieto website Profile Living people 1937 births Mexican classical cellists National Conservatory of Music of Mexico alumni