Ten Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award in the field of Engineering Practice
Given by the Philippine Jaycees Senate on December 13, 2000.

Presidential Medal of Merit
Conferred by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada on August 31, 1999 for distinguished and exemplary practice of his profession as Civil Engineer and acknowledging his outstanding contribution to the development of the practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines.

Plaque of Appreciation
Given by the Department of trade and Industry on October 24, 1997 for invaluable contribution to the advancement of the Construction Management profession.

Citation
From the Board of Trustees and the academic community of De La Salle University on August 31, 1996. Acknowledged the establishment of the ANTOLIN M. ORETA, SR. Distinguished Professional Chair in Civil Engineering of the University’s College of engineering by the Monte de Piedad and savings Bank in recognition of his acievements, and to serve as an inspiration for the engineering students on the 85th year of the university.

Dangal ng Malabon Award
Given by the Kalipunan Ng Mga Samahan Sa Malabon in cooperation with the Municipal Goverment of Malabon as a fitting tribute to his tangible accomplishments in the construction industry and in full recognition of his outstanding contribution to the infrastructure development and economic growth of the country.

Plaque of Appreciation
Given by the Asian Institute of Management for his participation as member of the Board of Consultants at the 1st Construction Management Course held from October 16-28, 1989.

Excellence Award
Given by Texas Instrument in 1989 for demonstrated excellence in meeting the requirements of Texas Instruments. Designer and Engineers Award Given in 1958 by the Business Writers Association of the Philippines for outstanding and distinguished contribution to the Philippines.

Builder of the Year, 1952
Given April 1953 by the Philippine Construction and Communication Forum during the Second National awards in Architecture, Engineering Communication and Public Works.

Builder of the Year, 1952
Given March 1953 by the Business Writers Association of the Philippines for Outstanding and distinguished contribution to business in the Philippines.

Builder of the Year, 1949
Given March 25, 1950 by the Business Writers Association of the Philippines for Outstanding and distinguished contribution to business in the Philippines.