Sergio Pitol accumulated awards in Mexico, Spain, France, Italy and Poland, reflecting the international character of a work that was valued as much for his novels as for his work as a translator, diplomat and cultural promoter.
1957 - Premio de la revista Aventura y Misterio por el cuento Amelia Otero
1973 - Rodolfo Goes Prize from INBA for The Sound of a Flute.
1980 - The Word and Man Award for Asymmetry.
1981 - Xavier Villaurrutia Prize for Nocturne of Bukhara.
1982 - Colima Fine Arts Narrative Prize for Published Work.
1983 - National Literature Prize of Mexico.
1984 - Herralde Novel Prize for The Parade of Love.
1987 - Grand Prize of the European Cultural Association (Poland).
1993 - Premio Nacional de Ciencias y Artes
1997 - Premio Mazatlán de Literatura por El arte de la fuga.
1998 - Doctor Honoris Causa por la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana.
1999 - Premio Juan Rulfo.
2000 - Bellunesi International Prize (Italy).
2003 - Francisco Javier Clavijero National Prize.
2003 - Doctor Honoris Causa from the Veracruzana University.
2005 - Premio Miguel de Cervantes.
2006 - Roger Caillois Award (France).
2016 - Premio Internacional Alfonso Reyes.
2008 - Premio Medalla de Bellas Artes
