- Order of the Knights of Rizal, conferred by the Philippine government in 1951
- Rizal Pro Patria Award, given by the Philippine government in 1961
International Awards:
- Gold Medal of the Exposition Internationale des Sciences et Arts, awarded in Spain in 1887 for his novel "Noli Me Tangere"
- First Prize, International Exposition in Paris in 1889, for his essay on the Tagalog language
- Knight Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, conferred by the Spanish government in 1889
- Honorary Doctorate in Literature, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, in 1907
Memorial and Honorific Tributes:
- Rizal Day, a national holiday in the Philippines celebrated annually on December 30 to commemorate his martyrdom
- Rizal Park, a renowned park in Manila named after him
- José Rizal University, a private university in Manila established in 1913 in his honor
- Rizal Statue, located in Luneta Park in Manila, considered a national landmark
- Philippine peso banknotes, featuring his portrait on various denominations
- Streets, schools, and public places worldwide are named after him as tributes to his legacy
These awards, recognitions, and tributes reflect José Rizal's significant impact as a national hero and his enduring influence in the Philippines and beyond.