He began to illustrate children's books so long ago that he no longer remembers what motivated him to choose that profession. Among the extensive list of awards for illustration, Enrique has to his credit: First Prize II Illustrated Book Contest "On the Edge of the Wind" Fondo de Cultura Económica, Mexico (1997); Grand Prize, NOMA ACCU / UNESCO Contest, Japan (1990); Bronze Medal, The Beautiful Children's Book Contest, Leipzig (1989) and First Prize, The Art of the Book, Cuba (1988).