On May 17, Queen Sofia of Spain attended the Sophia Awards 2023 Gala at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. The Queen handed out the awards to singer Gloria Estefan, producer Emilio Estefan, art curator Mari Carmen Ramirez and businessman Ignacio Torres for their achievements and contributions in improving the ties between the United States, Spain and Latin America. The awards are granted by The Queen Sofia Spanish Institute in New York.