Awards

Awards for 2006

September 28, 2006

The 1st Virtuous Woman Community Award presented by the Muhsana Center for Health & Healing Conscious New African Women's Healing Collective & Virtue Today Women's Magazine, Sept. 28, 2006 (Oakland, CA)

September 16,2006

Lincoln Univ San Fran Bay Area Alumni Chapter presented her with an award ... "For her outstanding leadership and commitment to the community."(Oakland, CA)

September 7, 2006

2006 Urban Education Leadership Award

Presented by M.I.N.D.S. & Catapault Online

August 11, 2006 

MLK Freedom Award, presented at the Progressive National Baptist Convention (Cinncinatti,Ohio)

July 29, 2006

The National Achievement Award presented by the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs Inc., (Long Beach, CA.)

July 12,2006

Outstanding Woman Award presented by Black Expo(Oakland, CA)

July 11, 2006

Houghton-Lewis Award for Conscience, Courage and Compassion from the Faith and Politics Institute(Washington, DC)

July 10, 2006

Peacemaker of the Year Award, presented at the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America Convention(Atlanta,GA.)

May 23, 2006

AIDS Alliance: Leadership In Advocacy Award

In recognition of continuing dedication to comprehensive HIV prevention for Youth

Awards for 2005

September 5, 2005

Grand Marshall of West Indian Carnival Festival

June 29, 2005

Nominee for Nobel Peace Prize

April 14, 2005

"Voice for Choice" Award

Awards for 2004

January 22, 2004

Marin City Human Rights Commission Humanitarian Award-Award for Community Service.

February 9, 2004

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's "Patricia Roberts Harris Award for Excellence in Government Service."

February 15, 2004

Recognized for her contributions to the Nigerian Community at First Nigerian Valentine Dinner Party.

March 5, 2004

Award for Excellence in Achievement from California Alumni Association

March 7, 2004

International Women's Day and Women's History Month-Circle of Courage Award

May 2, 2004

Received the Phenomenal Woman Award from the Young Scholars Program WISE Girls.

May, 2004

Honored by Silicon Valley College-Emeryville for her commitment to higher education.

June 26, 2004

Received the Political and Social Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Oakland East Bay Alumnae Chapter.

October 2, 2004

Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of valuable contributions to Harambee.

October 3, 2004

KPFA Peace Awards: Recipient of Integrity Award

October 4, 2004

Co-Grand Marshall Annual Black Cowboys Parade

October, 2004

Presented with Hip Hop Slam’s Hall of Fame Award; described as being “A true American Hero and Real Political Role Model.”

Awards/ Recognition in 2003

November 16, 2003
"Distinguished Public Health Legislator of the Year Award" from the American Public Health Association in San Francisco
November 15, 2003
National Peacemaker Award from Houston Peace and Justice Center
October 26, 2003
"Physicians for Social Responsibility Award"
October 2003
"Woman of Achievement - Government Award" from the Isle City Business and Professional Women
October 2003
Certificate of Congratulations from the Bay Capital Business and Professional Women
October 2003
"Award of Appreciation For outstanding Community Service to victims of domestic violence" from A Safe Place
October 11, 2003
"Who's Who in Congress Award" at the Bay Area Life Membership Committee 32nd Annual Banquet at the NAACP
October 10, 2003
Inducted into "The Society of Our Wise Women" at Bennett College
October 4, 2003
Recognition of her service and dedication to the West Oakland Community from the West Oakland Senior Center Advisory Council
September 1, 2003
Honor for her hard work and dedication in the Berkeley community, Alameda County, our Nation and the world around the issues of HIV/AIDS prevention, education, treatment, and increased funding for continued research and medication 5th Annual Rainbow Berkeley Brunch
February 12, 2003
Award from The Feminist Issues Group of the SF Green Party, the National Organization of Women - SF Chapter, the National Women's Political Caucus - SF Chapter and The Women's Building
February 8, 2003
Honor for her "on-going commitment to the community revitalization and job creation programs of the EBCRC" from the East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment Commission
January 30, 2003
"2003 National Legislator of the Year" award from the California Public Health Association, North
Awards/ Recognition in 2002
December 14, 2002
"Woman of Valor Award" from the Northern California Sections of the Negro Council of Negro Women
November 14, 2002
"Sean MacBride Prize" from the International Peace Bureau
October 21, 2002
Sisters of Fire Award
September 14, 2002
"Leifr Eriksson Peace Award" from the Peace 2000 Institute in Reykjavik, Iceland
September 2, 2002
"Aachen Peace Prize" from the Aachen Peace Foundation in Germany
June 29, 2002
“Mary Rhodes Award” sponsored by the Loretto Women's Network in Kansas
June 29, 2002
“Barbara Lee Day” in Santa Cruz
June 25, 2002
Mayor Proclamation in the City of Santa Cruz
May 14, 2002
"Award American Humane Association's Humane Legislators Award”
April 5, 2002
"Outstanding Community Service Award" from the 34th Annual Conference Sponsored by the National Association of Black Social Workers Inc.
March 28, 2002
“Humanitarian Award” from 45th Annual City Wide Revival, sponsored by the Baptist Ministries Union of Oakland & Vicinity
March 23, 2002
“Woman of the Year Award” from the Business and Professional Women’s Federation Church of God in Christ National Chapter
March 16, 2002
“Alliance for Nuclear Accountability Award” from the Western States Legal Foundation & Tri-Valley Communities Against Radioactive Env.
January 21, 2002
“2002 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Award” from the Community Learning Program at the University of Creation Spirituality
January 21, 2002
“MLK Celebration Award” from Taylor Memorial Church
January 19, 2002
Nominee for the “Program City Flight Magazine 3rd Annual Gala”
January 19, 2002
“2001 Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area Award” from City Flight News Magazine
January 14, 2002
Urban Issues Breakfast sponsored by the Forum of Greater Los Angeles
January 10, 2002
“The Green lining Academy Award” from Greenlining Institutes 9th Economic Summit
January 5, 2002
“Society of American Law Teachers Board of Governors” plaque in recognition of your courage and vision in standing steadfast and sometimes alone
Additional Awards/Recognitions received in 2002

Friends of FACTS Award from the Families to Amend California's Three Strikes, LA

Certificate of Recognition for her valuable contributions and for her outstanding work in her community and for the city of Oakland -- from the Imani Baptist Church, Oakland California

"California Peace Action Award" for Outstanding Congressional Leadership and for the Strongest Voice in Congress for a Peaceful Foreign Policy

Recognition from the Physicians for Social Responsibility, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Inaugural "Justice Clinton White Profile in Courage Award"

“Outstanding Contribution to Social Work Policy Award” from theUniversity of California, M.S.W. Class of 1975

“HIV/AIDS Community Service Award” from the Alameda County Office of AIDS Ten Women Campaign