Editing María Celeste Arrarás (section)

== Awards and honors ==
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* In June 2005 she became the first Hispanic journalist to receive a National [[Emmy]] in recognition for her career achievements.
* In 2013 she received the Silver Circle Award from the [[National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences]] for her outstanding career in journalism.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://suncoastchapter.org/awards/silver-circle-awards-3/2013-silver-circle-awards-2/ |title=2013 Silver Circle Awards &#124; NATAS Suncoast |access-date=2019-05-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402044624/https://suncoastchapter.org/awards/silver-circle-awards-3/2013-silver-circle-awards-2/ |archive-date=2019-04-02 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* In September 2014, and in 2016, Arrarás won two further Emmy awards with the Telemundo news team for their coverage of the election of Pope Francis, and the pontiff's first visit to Cuba.
* In 2016 The Hispanic Association of Corporate Responsibility (HACR) presented Arrarás with a lifetime achievement award to commemorate her 30 years in television and her contributions for the advancement of the Hispanic community in the U.S.
* In 2003 Arrarás was the recipient of the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television presented to her by ''[[Broadcasting & Cable]]'' and ''[[Multichannel News]]'' at the [[Hispanic Television Summit]], produced by Schramm Marketing Group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hispanicad.com/blog/news-article/had/television/telemundos-maria-celeste-honored-hispanic-television-achievement|title=Telemundo's Maria Celeste Honored With Hispanic Television Achievement Award. {{!}} HispanicAd.com|website=hispanicad.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref>
* In May 2003 Arrarás was honored with her name and hand-prints on a plaque on display in Mexico City's Paseo de los Grandes (Walk of the Great Ones).
* In 2012 she was named "Best Journalist doing Social Good in Social Media" by LATISM, the largest Hispanic social media organization.
* In 2013 she was given the most "social" celebrity award in [[Premios Tu Mundo]] because of her mass audience and communication with fans.
* In 2001 she was awarded the [[PETA]] Humanitarian Award for her dedication to animal rights campaigns around the globe.
* In 1999 Arrarás won the Génesis, award (National Ark Trust Fund) in recognition for her outstanding work in raising awareness of animal protection issues.
* In 2009 she was named the "Hero of the Environment" by the [[Monterey Bay Aquarium]] for her efforts in raising awareness about conserving the planet and its ecosystems.
* In 2012 she was awarded the title of "Ocean Defender" by [[Wildcoast]] in recognition for her efforts to defend the earth's coasts and oceans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sergededina.com/tag/baja-bash/ |title=Baja Bash – sergededina |publisher=Sergededina.com |access-date=2020-01-27}}</ref>
* In 2016, The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) presented Arrarás with its Rubén Salazar Award for Communications to commemorate her 30 years in television and her contributions for the advancement of the Hispanic community.
* In 2018, Maria Celeste joins Las Vegas Walk of Stars.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=TV News|title=Maria Celeste Arraras Joins Las Vegas Walk of Stars|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Maria-Celeste-Arraras-Joins-Las-Vegas-Walk-of-Stars-20180419|access-date=2021-02-04|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hnmagazine.com/2018/04/maria-celeste-arraras-joins-las-vegas-walk-stars/ |title=María Celeste Arrarás Joins Las Vegas Walk Of Stars|newspaper=Hispanic Network Magazine &#124; A Hispanic News Source |publisher=Hnmagazine.com |date=2018-04-19 |access-date=2020-01-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Maria Celeste recibe estrella en Las Vegas|url=https://peopleenespanol.com/celebridades/maria-celeste-recibira-estrella-homenaje-en-las-vegas/|access-date=2021-02-04|website=People en Español|language=es}}</ref>
* In 2018, She was the Recipient of Hispanicize 2018 Latinovator Award.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-04-19|title=Emmy Award-winning Journalist and Host María Celeste Arrarás Named Recipient of Hispanicize 2018 Latinovator Award|url=https://hispanicize.com/la2018/press/emmy-award-winning-journalist-host-maria-celeste-arraras-named-recipient-hispanicize-2018-latinovator-award/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208215828/https://hispanicize.com/la2018/press/emmy-award-winning-journalist-host-maria-celeste-arraras-named-recipient-hispanicize-2018-latinovator-award/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 8, 2021|access-date=2021-02-04|website=LA 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>
* In 2019, St Jude Children's Research Hospital recognizes Maria Celeste for her philanthropic work on behalf of children with cancer honoring her with the 2019 St. Jude Hospital Lifetime Achievement Award.<ref>{{cite web|author=Lunes a Viernes |url=https://www.telemundo.com/shows/2019/04/29/hospital-st-jude-hace-reconocimiento-maria-celeste |title=Hospital St. Jude hace reconocimiento a María Celeste |publisher=Telemundo |date=2019-04-29 |access-date=2020-01-27}}</ref>