1985 - Awarded the Silver Cross for valor

1985 - Served as Grand Marshal of the Steuben Day Parade

1985 - Named Woman of the Year (Frau Des Jahres) by Hallo magazine

1985 - Named as one of the year's ten Most Inspiring People

1985 - Honored by the Fredon Township Council with a Resolution

1985 - Presented an award at the 3rd Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards

1986 - Awarded the Daedalian Civilian Airmanship Award

1986 - Awarded the Outstanding Mother's Award

1988 - Awarded the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award

2005 - Presented the Beacon of Light award posthumously by the Flight Attendant Trustees