Selected for the National Cancer Survivor Day Speakers Bureau – 2004 – 2011
Unsung Sheroe Award – Metropolitan Community Colleges
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship Natalie Davis Spingarn Writer’s Award
Will Return Council Shining Star of Perseverance Award
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Don Quixote Award (honors an individual in the legal community for “dreaming the impossible dream, fighting the unconquerable foe”)
Recognition of Eminence Award from Alpha Sigma Alpha (The sorority’s most distinguished award and one of only eight women in the history of Alpha Sigma Alpha to receive the award.)
You Make a Difference Award – Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation GreaterKansas City Affiliate
Missouri State University Young Alumni Award
Lifetime Television Breast Cancer Hero (Selected as one of 19 Lifetime Heroes across the country in the fight against breast cancer.)
Yoplait Champion (One of 25 Champions across the United States selected by Yoplait, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and SELF Magazine. The Yoplait champions are 25 ordinary men and women doing extraordinary things in the fight against breast cancer.)
Ribbons of Pink You Are An Inspiration Honor
Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus Torch Award