Patron for Ruby Rainbow Appeal (Children’s Hospice)
UNICEF
ACCOLADES
1967 Royal Variety Club Award
1978 received “Georgie Award” from American Guild of Variety Artists in recognition of “Entertainer of the Year”
1989 received “Star” on Hollywood Walk of Fame
2001 received “Spirit of Entertainment Award” from John Wayne Cancer Institute
In 2003 received second Grammy nomination for Gospel CD, “Always Hear the Harmony”
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2004 Engelbert was made Patron of the County Air Ambulance Foundation and was honoured with a helicopter bearing his name as a thank you for his ongoing contributions and support.
2006 Engelbert was bestowed the Doctor of Music Degree from the University of Leicester formally allowing him the title of Dr. Engelbert Humperdinck.