Najera accepting ALMA Award for Behind the Scenes Feature Film, Nothing Like the Holidays, presented by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

2011 – Mexico Today VIP Ambassador

2010 – Humanitarian of the Year Award, LISTA organization

2009 – ALMA Award, Best Writer, Film, Nothing Like The Holidays

2008 – Jerry Lester Award – For Theatrical Performance, ‘Sweet 15’

2006 – ‘Hispanic Pioneer’ – Discovery Channel En Espanol

2006 – Top 10 Celebrities To Watch – San Diego Latino Film Festival

2006 – ‘Father Of The Year’ – Telemundo, Miami

2005  – “100 Most Influential Latinos In America” Hispanic Business

2004 – Writers Guild Of America Award Nomination, Best Writing Comedy/Variety (MADtv)

2004 – Image Award, Best Live Theatrical Production, Latinologues™

2003 – Writers Guild Of America Award Nomination, Best Writing Comedy/Variety (MADtv)

2002 – Alma Award Nomination, Best Writer For A Television Drama, Abc

1998 – Nosotros Golden Eagle Award, Best Writer

1996 – 100 Most Influential Latinos in America, Hispanic Business

1996 – Variety’s 50 Most Influential In Hollywood