The AES recognizes and honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of audio in engineering, technology, service, and the arts through its Awards Program.
In 2013, Umberto Zanghieri was presented with the AES Board of Governors Award in recognition of his chairing the 134th International AES Convention in Rome, Italy, on May 4–7, 2013.
2015: Board of Governors Award
2015: Board of Governors Award