Awards and recognitions received:
- Gold Medal of the Royal Academy of History (2004) (granted to Rafael del Pino)
In recognition of his tireless work of cultural promotion and his valuable contribution to the knowledge of history through the Foundation that bears his name. - Gold Plaque of the Royal Spanish Academy (2006)
For its decisive contribution to the development of the Student's dictionary. - World History Association Best Book of the Year Award (2007)(awarded to Felipe Fernández-Armesto for his work "Los conquistadores del horizonte")
Awarded by the World History Association in international recognition of his contribution to global history. - Medal of Honour of the Spanish Association of Foundations (AEF) (2008)
Awarded for an exemplary career. - 12 de Octubre Hospital Commemorative Plaque (2009)
In recognition of its support for research into the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, through the donation of advanced technological equipment. - Gold Plaque of the Madrid Health Service (2009)
For their selfless collaboration with the Madrid health system in the promotion and protection of health. - Actualidad Económica Award for one of the Best Ideas of the Year (2009)
In the Health category for the TOYRA project (Occupational Therapy and Augmented Reality), developed together with Indra and the Foundation of the National Paraplegic Hospital of Toledo. - Computing Award (2009)
In the R&D&I category for the TOYRA project, as an example of technological innovation in the health sector. - Provincial Sports Award of the Diputación de Toledo (2011) (Diputación de Toledo, category physically handicapped)
For the effort made with the Rafael del Pino Sports Complex. - Círculo de Economía Foundation Award for Business Sponsorship and Patronage (2011)
For its commitment to corporate sponsorship and patronage. - Finalist in the II Corresponsables Awards (2011)
Recognition in the category of non-profit organisations for the TOYRA Programme. - Spanish National History Prize (2011) (awarded to José Antonio Escudero for his work "La monarquía de España y su administración")
Recognition for excellence in historical research. - Know Square Award for Exemplary Outreach Achievement (2015)
For its work in the training of leaders and the promotion of entrepreneurship. - Your Economy Award for the Best CSR Policy (2016)
For the INICIA Programme, which brings the world of business and entrepreneurship closer to thousands of students in the Community of Madrid. - Honorary Partner of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Project (2016)
For its sustained support for research and dissemination of entrepreneurship at national and international level. - Gold Medal of the Instituto Oftalmológico Fernández-Vega (2018)
For its firm commitment to basic research in the fight against glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). - Spanish National History Prize (2020) (awarded to Feliciano Barrios for his work "La gobernación de la Monarquía de España. Consejo y Juntas de Gobierno en la época de los Austrias").
Recognition of his outstanding contribution to the knowledge of Spanish institutional history. - Recognition as a Founding Partner of the United Nations Global Compact in Spain (2024)
For its promotion of the implementation and dissemination of the principles of the Global Compact in Spain since 2002. - Cambio16 Humanism 2025 Prize (2024)
For the promotion of humanist values. - Fundación Universidad Empresa 'Imaginando' Award (2025)
In recognition of innovation and talent, on the occasion of FUE's 50th anniversary.