2019 – Memorable Milestone – BIG CHEF 20th Anniversary Celebration

2019 – “Doctor Honoris Causa Comenda Adelmar Tavares” to CEO, Rosana Calambichis, Rio de Janeiro, RJ-Brazil.

2019 – “Comanda Maracajaguacu Gato Bravo Grande” to CEO, Rio de Janeiro, RJ-Brazil

2017 – “Commander by the Sublime Order PUMART Merit of Honor” to CEO, Rosana Calambichis, Rio de Janeiro, RJ-Brazil

2015 – “Business Award” by Focus Brasil, Fort Lauderdale

2014 – “50 most Powerful Minority Entrepreneurs, Advocates & Lifetime Achievers Award”  by the U.S Department of Commerce MBDA 

2014 – Proclamation of February 11th “Big Chef Appreciation Day” in Broward County

2013 – “Minority Manufacturer of the Year Award” by the MBDA Business Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce

2012 – “Laurel Cecilia Meireles of the Notable Women Award” Itabira, MG -Brazil

2012 – “Top 100 Woman in E-commerce” by WE Magazine for Women

2012 – “E-commerce Influential on the Web” – Golden Mouse Awards by Women of Ecommerce

2011 – “Food Manufacturer of the Year Award” by ABWA – American Business Women’s Association

2009 – “First Pathway to Prosperity in the Americas”, Washington, DC

2009 – “Economic Development Leadership Award” by the Entrepreneur Council

2008 – “Best Ethnic Food in the Americas” VII Americas Food and Bev Show, Miami Beach

2007 – “Emerging International Trade Award” by the Hollywood Business Council

2007 – “Minority Export Readiness Training” by SUSTA -Southern United State Trade Association

2007 – “South Florida Minority Women Business Owner of the Year” Finalist NAWBO – National Association of Women Business Owners

2006 – “Make Mine a Million Business Award” by countmein.org San Francisco, CA

2006 – “Volunteer of the Year Award” by the Broward Alliance

2005 – “The Best Ethnic Food in the Americas” Food and Beverage Show in Miami Beach, FL

2002 – “Entrepreneur of the Year -2002” to CEO by the Women’s Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce