Awards and recognitions
With 19 years of experience, Sociedad Actoral Hispanoamericana (SAH) has established itself as one of the most influential institutions in Hispanic performing arts in the United States.
Throughout its trajectory, SAH has received more than 100 awards and recognitions, including the prestigious acknowledgment from the United States Congress, which recognized it as one of the most important Spanish-speaking theater companies.
Our excellence has been highlighted on multiple occasions by readers of the Miami New Times, who have selected us in the Best of Miami editions of 2021, 2022, and 2025 in categories such as Best Arts Institution, Best Theater Production, Best Place to Help Kids, and Best Summer Camp. Year after year, Sociedad Actoral has been nominated and recognized alongside Miami’s most outstanding institutions, thanks to the support and recognition of hundreds of readers who value our cultural mission.
In addition, SAH has been recognized by multiple governmental and cultural organizations, which have highlighted our valuable contribution to the cultural and educational development of South Florida and the broader Hispanic community.
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Congress of United States house of representatives
December 21, 2011
Mr. Miguel Sahid
Director and founder of Sociedad Actoral Hispanoamericana
Miami, Florida U. S.
Dear Miguel and directors of the Hispanic-American Actors Society (SAH). Please receive this formal letter as a congratulatory for the work done by your not for profit organization, established in 2007 in Florida by its founders: Actor Miguel Sahid, and the late actress Nancy Millan Hernandez, who despite not being with us anymore and having waged a brave battle against cancer, left us with a legacy that continues to grow. The Hispanic-American Actors Society is formed by a group of actors, directors, and producers who seek to catapult talented actors, directors, and producers that live in South Florida and thusly contribute to the cultural well being of our Miami-Dade county. Therefore, it is an honor to extend my congratulations on this day for their distinguished work and commitment to the arts both defending and driving the culture of theatre to our community. Once again, congratulations!
Sincerely, David Rivery
Member of the Federal Congress, U.S. FL-District 25
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The office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County is proud to recognize the organizations whose contributions enrich the culture and quality of life of the community; and
WHEREAS, The Sociedad Actoral Hispanoamericana (SAH) is a not for profit organization, established in 2007 by the late Nancy Millan, with the purpose of creating a workshop for all Hispanic-American actors and talents in Miami, and bring national recognition to the artistic development of our city; and
WHEREAS, the society of actors, directors, and artists for continuing the tradition of theatre as an indispensable art form that enables, educates; and
WHEREAS, it is the objective of SAH to offer theatrical pieces and performances of Hispanic playwrites promoting culture and enriching the lives of the audience, y whereas: the social content promotes cultural richness and lives of the audience; and
WHEREAS, local authorities, in the name of the community, salute the Sociedad Actoral Hispanoamericana, and wish them many more successes in their future endeavors;
now, therefore, be it resolved that: in the name of the county of miami – date and this community, via this proclamation declare this Friday, 19th day of November of 2010
THE DAY OF SOCIEDAD ACTORAL HISPANOAMERICANA
I call upon residents of our county of Miami-Dade to celebrate such deserved honor upon this organization for its contributions to the enrichment of the arts in our community.