• 2009: Knight First Class of the Order of Dannebrog (bestowed by her Majesty the Queen Margaret II of Denmark)

• 2007: Royal Norwegian Order of Merit (bestowed by his Majesty the King Harald V of Norway)

• 1998: Gralha Azul Trophy - Businessman of the Year

• 1990: Honorary Citizen of Araucária (State of Paraná-BR)

• 1989: Press Trophy of Paraná 1 – Communication Skills

• 1983: Public acknowledgement from the High Council of the National Geographic Society for actions to preserve wildlife and flora (worldwide)

• 1982: Knight of the Order of Dannebrog (bestowed by her Majesty Margaret II of Denmark)

• 1980: Order of Merit Visconde Mauá (Entrepreneurship)

• 1980: Medal of Merit Euclides da Cunha

• 1973: Diploma granted by the President of Mexico for International Cinematography