AWARDS and ACCOLADES

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​2013 - Woman Of The Year

​Connie Francis will be honored and presented “The Woman Of The Year” award from Mental Health America.

 

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April 17, 2013

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2011 - Applause Award

​The Friars Foundation presented the Applause Award for creative achievement to Connie Francis. ​​

 

Waldorf Astoria Hotel,  June 6, 2011

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​​​​2011 - Woman Of The Year

​​"Il Circolo," the Italian Cultural Society of the Palm Beaches, honored Connie Francis as "Woman Of The Year" for 2011 stating “For her outstanding contribution in the field of entertainment and for reaching to hearts of generations of music lovers the world over.”

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Miami, Florida, March 20, 2011

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2010 - Entertainer Of The Year

Connie was honored by the Footlighters Club as ​Entertainer Of The Year, December 12 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Connie’s dear friend, Neil Sedaka was among the entertainers who honored the First Lady of Record.  Fans came from across the country and around the world for this prestigious event held on Connie’s birthday.

 

​Hollywood, FL, December 12, 2010

 

​2010 - Lifetime Achievement

The Footlighters  Club presented the Lifetime Achievement award to Connie Francis at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; presented by Errol Dante, President.

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Hollywood, Fl, December 12, 2010

 

 

​2010 - 50th Anniversary "Where The Boys Are"

The City of Fort Lauderdale proudly honored Connie Francis on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of "Where The Boys Are."  The square at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard is now named after Connie Francis.​

 

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Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fl, May 29, 2010​

 

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​2010 - Humanitarian Award

The Goddess Empire  Lifetime Achievement Humanitarian Award was

presented to Connie Francis, for achieving over 50 years of divine dedication and selfless service, while utilizing celebrity status to raise both awareness and money for incalculable charities, families, and the planet.  In doing so, maintaining a presence as a true living legend, a global icon, and an international treasure.

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May 20, 2010

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​2010 -National Spokeswoman for Mental Health America/S.T.A.R.​

In May of 2010 Connie Francis was named the National Chairperson for Mental Health America's "S.T.A.R." campaign (Stress, Trauma, Awareness and Recovery.)  Through her partnership with MHA, she will lend her voice to address the importance of mental health issues and the need to appropriately treat them.  A specific focus is on the returning veterans of war. 

 

 

May 2010

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​2009 - Common Spirit

The Italian  Walk of Fame presented the Common Spirit Award to Connie Francis

 

on September 7, 2009.

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Toronto, Canada

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​2008 - The "EPIC"

​The Mental Health Association of Broward County, Florida presented the Epic Award..."Exceptional People Impacting the Community" to Connie Francis.

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Broward County, FL, 2008​

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​2006 - Career Achievement Award

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival presented the Career Achievement Award to actress, singer, and entertainer Connie Francis...quote "you put Fort Lauderdale on the film-making map!”

 

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 11, 2006

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​2004 - Valor Award

The Valor Award was presented to Connie Francis on May 20, 2004.  Each year the American Diabetes Association presents the Valor to honor those who have made significant business, civic, and philanthropic contributions to the community. 

 

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Fort Lauderdale, FL,  May 20, 2004

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​2000 - God's Little Acres

God’s Little Acres, a non-profit foundation assisting terminally ill and developmentally disabled children, recognized Connie Francis for her philanthrophy.  "We gratefully acknowledge the generous contribution and continued support for the children."

 

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Coconut Creek, FL,  2000

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​​1997 - Lifetime Achievement

North Miami, FL  September 3, 1997
Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce proudly presented the Lifetime  Achievement award to Connie Francis.  

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