Hirayamanwari's most significant feat has been making a difference in classroom instruction by animating discussions and heightening student interest in the subject of values.

• The Chicago International Children's Film Festival in 1996 selected the episode "Ang Kulintang" as an entry for the Festival and recognized it for its excellence in children's media.
  
• The 1996 First Asian Television Awards selected Hirayamanawari as the "Best Children's Programme" for its entry "Prinsesang Dalisay".
  
• The 9th Gawad CCP Para sa Telebisyon (Cultural Center of the Philippines Television Awards) singled out the show as one of the ten best 10 shows for 1996.
  
• The 10th Gawad CCP Para sa Telebisyon (Cultural Center of the Philippines Television Award) singled out the show as one of the best 10 shows in the country.
  
• At the 18th Catholic Mass Media Awards, the Lorenzo Ruiz Award was given to the program for its episode "Diego"