Cuchama’s work has won many awards that reflect its genre-bending appeal and its technical virtuosity.
 

• First Place, Native American Artist (“taosis” Open 2005 Internet Exhibition*)
• Best in Santos (Taos Invites Taos, 2004)
• Best in Mixed Media (Taos Open, 2003)
• Peoples' Choice (Taos Open 2001)
• Chico Mendez was awarded First Place in Fiber Arts at the Taos Invites Taos Fall Arts Festival '06

*www.taosartistguide.com/open