Us
Villegas Editores is, above all, a house that creates books. For more than 50 years, we have imagined, written, photographed, illustrated, designed, and published about Colombia: its art, its culture, its architecture, its nature, its history. Behind the variety of themes, there is one common motive: to create books of the highest quality that live up to our passion for the country.
The recognition our name implies and the awards we have received are due to the same thing: our commitment to making each book a piece that documents and honors Colombia.
Distinctions
Due to our commitment to product quality, Villegas Editores has received numerous awards over the years.
Year
Distinction
2023
Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar, in the Degree of Official Cross - Congress of the Republic.
2022
Cross of Boyacá in the Rank of Knight - President Iván Duque Márquez.
2019
Entrepreneur Emeritus - Simón Bolívar University - Barranquilla.
2019
Faith in the Cause Medal - Colombian National Army.
2019
Marco Fidel Suárez Medal - Colombian Air Force.
2019
Recognition for Civic Work - Municipality of Anapoima, Cundinamarca.
2013
Steel Pencil Award for Lifetime Achievement - Proyecto Diseño Magazine.
2009
Silver Book Award - Colombian Book Chamber.
2008
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada Award - Bogotá Society for Improvement and Embellishment.
2006
Award for Distinguished Service - National Association of Advertisers (ANDA).
2005
Medal of Merit - Proartes.
2001
Cultural Company of the Year 2001 - City TV.
1988
Civil Order of Merit City of Bogotá - Mayor's Office of Bogotá.