Awards and Honors Distinguished Community Health Superhero
National Association of Community Health Centers
December 2007
Recognition for Leadership and Support of the National Wildlife Rabies Management Program
National Rabies Management Team
December 5, 2007
Honorary Fellow
American Academy of Nursing
November 10, 2007
Myra Hill Partnership in Care Award
Greater Baltimore HIV Health Services Planning Council
July 31, 2006
- For her tireless commitment to eliminating health disparities among minority and underserved communities, especially people living with HIV/AIDS, and for her work to support the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act, in which she included language to make sure Maryland retained its federal funding levels for programming.
Distinguished Public Service Award
Digestive Disease National Coalition
March 13, 2006
Public Service Award
Americans for Nursing Shortage Relief
2005
- For successful efforts to increase funding for nursing programs necessary to reverse the nursing shortage
Public Service Award
American College of Nurses-Midwives
June 14, 2005
- For health care leadership
Certificate of Excellence
National Breast Cancer Coalition
May 2005
- For dedication and commitment to breast cancer issues
Outstanding Leadership Award
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
2004
Honorary Member Award
Institute for Patient Care Research and Education
2004
Public Service Award
Emergency Nurses Association
July 2004
- For commitment and support of the advancement of nursing
Recognition for Commitment to Biomedical Research & the Human Genome Project
Foundation for National Institutes of Health
2003
Medal of Honor Award
US Oncology
2003
- For making a significant difference in the cancer-care community
Caregiver Advocate Award
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Center for Aging Policy
2003
- For invaluable leadership, commitment to support, services for caregivers
Legislative Award
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners2003
- For her legislative work to relieve the nursing shortage
M. Adelaide Nutting Award
Maryland Nurses Association
November 21, 2003
- For work as a champion of nurses
Connie Mack Award for Lifetime Achievement
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
June 10, 2003
- For commitment to enhancing breast cancer awareness
Warren E. Pearse Lifetime Achievement Award
The Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health
May 8, 2003
Service Award
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Coalition
2002
Community Health Super Hero Award
National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc.
2002
- For strong, consistent support for community, migrant and homeless health centers and their patients
Green Cross for Safety
National Safety Council
2002
- For the Elder Falls Prevention Act
Good Housekeeping/Wyeth Award for Women's Health
Good Housekeeping
June 11, 2002
- For drawing attention to women’s health, including the creation of the Office of Research on Women’s Health at NIH
Partner for Life Award
Whitman-Walker Clinic
May 22, 2002
- For strong leadership on AIDS issues
National League of Nursing Award for Public Service
National League of Nursing
September 22, 2001
Public Service Award
Society for Neuroscience
June 13, 2001
- For support of biomedical research, women’s health issues, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging and National Science Foundation
Guardian of Senior Care
2000
National Humanitarian Healthcare Award
National Patent Advocate Foundation
September 21, 2000
Visionary for Women's Health Award
National Institutes of Health, Office of Research on Women's Health
September 11, 2000
Certificate of Appreciation
Neurofibromatosis, Inc
July 12, 2000
- For continuous support of neurofibromatosis research
Lifetime Achievement Award
Arthritis Foundation, Maryland Chapter
1999
National Breast Cancer Coalition Award for Outstanding Leadership for the Fight Against Breast Cancer
National Breast Cancer Coalition
May 25, 1999
American Heart Association Award of Appreciation
American Heart Association
April 27, 1999
HIMA Award of Excellence
Human Industry Manufacturers Association
1998
- For outstanding leadership in advancing patient access to medical innovation
National Association of Social Workers
1998
- For important contributions to the social work profession and social policies
Medal
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
1995
Community Service Award
Omni House
November 1993
- For her advocacy for the mentally ill
Certificate of Appreciation
National Association of Social Workers Connecticut Chapter
May 18, 1992
A Fighter for Science and Technology
Space Leadership Award
Federation of Galaxy
June 7, 2008
Engineering Deans Council Award
Engineering Deans Council
March 2005
- For outstanding contributions to national emergency and science policy, research and education
United Space Alliance
2003
Wings of Liberty Award
Aerospace Industries Association
2001
- For significant contributions to aerospace industry
The George E Brown Jr. Science-Engineering-Technology Leadership Award
Science-Engineering-Technology Workgroup and Coalition for Technology Partners
May 1, 2001
- For efforts to double the National Science Foundation's funding
Continuous Support of the Space Association Award
NASA Crew Atlantis
February 2001
- For ongoing support of the Space Association
Baltimore’s Extraordinary Technology Advocate (BETA) Award
Greater Baltimore Committee
September 30, 1996
- For encouragement of the technology industry, including pushing for FDA reforms that benefit biosciences industry
Award for Commitment and Sustained Effort in Support of Science
A Fighter for Education
NAST Proclamation
National Association of State Tresurers and the College Savings Plans Network
August 10, 2006
Woodstock Leadership Program Award
Woodstock Job Corps Center
June 2006
- For support of education and raising the minimum wage
Champion of Experience Award
Experience Corps
July 6, 2005
- For leadership in promoting older adult involvement in public schools
Mikulski Workforce Development Center
Living Classrooms building named for Senator Mikulski at Baltimore's Crossroads School
June 2004
- For securing funding for the center, which provides hands-on education and job training for students from diverse backgrounds
Congressional Award
Council for Resource Development, an affiliate of American Association of Community Colleges
2002
- For supporting legislation that benefits higher education, especially community college education
Legacy of Leadership Award
Women's College Coalition
September 2002
Certificate of Appreciation
Prince George's County School System
February 17, 2000
Certificate of Appreciation
Duval High School
1992
- For support of National Engineers' Week
Friend of National Association of Federally Impacted Schools
National Association of Federally Impacted Schools
2007 Fall Conference
- For outstanding contributions to the Impact Aid Program.
A Fighter on Foreign Policy
Committee Foundation of Northern Ireland Partnership Award
Committee Foundation of Northern Ireland
2003
Baltic Democracy Award
Joint Baltic American National Committee
April 2003
A Fighter for the Polish Community
Freedom Award
Polish American Congress
May 8, 2003
Polish Order of Merit
Polish Government
2001
- For great contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation and developing mutual understanding
Commander's Cross and Star
Republic of Poland – Prime Minister Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz
June 24, 2001
- For Polish American patriotism and support of the Polish cause
A Fighter for the Jewish Community
Friend of the Synagogue Award
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America
May 11, 2006
- For the ongoing fight to protect high-risk non-profit community institutions and continued support of America’s Jewish community
American Jewish Committee Award
May 4, 2006
- For continued support of America’s Jewish community and ongoing fight to protect high-risk non-profit community institutions
United Jewish Communities
March 5, 2005
For unwavering support of the long-term sustainability of the state of Israel
Baltimore Zionist District Justice Louis D. Brandeis Award
Baltimore Zionists
December 1, 1996
- For intellectual rigor and commitment to social values
Certificate of Appreciation
National Board of Hadassah, Women's Zionist Organization of America
January 31, 1996
- In honor of her support and accomplishments
Lester Levy Humanitarian Award
The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
June 29, 1993
UJA National Women's Division Distinguished Humanitarian Award
United Jewish Appeal
A Fighter for the Military and Veterans
Certificate from Secretary of Defense Strategic Policy Forum
National Defense University
November 8, 2005
Commander's Award for Public Service
Department of the Army
May 1, 2005
- For contributions to the accomplishment of a mission of the Army
Unsung Hero Award
The American Legion
March 2004
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Legislative Leadership Award
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
2000
Charles Dick Medal of Merit
National Guard Association of the United States
September 2, 1994
- For support of the National Guard
Free State Award of Excellence
AMVETS
1991
- For outstanding public service to Maryland
A Fighter for Civil Rights
Distinguished Public Service Award
Anne Arundel County Branch of NAACP
2004
- For service to the people of Maryland
Elmer P. Martin Public Service Award
Great Blacks in Wax Museum
November 18, 2003
- For her support of the museum’s expansion project
Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Award
The Baltimore Urban League
May 16, 2002
Award for Incredible Leadership, Support and Commitment in Furthering the Cause of Human Rights for Citizens of the Lower Shore
Somerset County Branch of NAACP
April 5, 1998
Certificate of Appreciation
Federal Asian Pacific American Council
May 1996
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations
- For leading an exemplary life as an American while preserving the values of her ethnic heritage
A Fighter for the Environment
Legislator of the Year Award
Tree Care Industry Association
2006
- In recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of arboriculture
Coastal Steward Award
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
2006
- For commitment to restoring the lands and waters of Maryland, the Bay and nation through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Community-based Restoration Project
Oyster Recovery Project Award
Chesapeake Appreciation Inc.
January 15, 2006
Frederick L. Zimmerman Award
Susquehanna River Basin Commission
December 14, 2005
- For contributions to watershed management and success in restoring federal funding for the Susquehanna Flood Forecast and Warning System – the basin-wide warning system that helps protect lives and significantly reduce damages during flood events
Recognition of Strong Support for State Wildlife
Teaming with Wildlife
March 2005
Chesapeake Appreciation Award
The Oyster Recovery Partnership
March 2004
- For enduring commitment to protecting the Bay
Friend of the Coast Award
American Coastal Coalition
2003
Friend of the National Parks Award
National Park Conservation Association
February 26, 2003
- For support of legislation that upholds standards and integrity of the National Park System
Pioneer Award
Maryland Waterman Association
January 31, 2003
- For efforts on behalf of the state's watermen, including supporting research on the Chesapeake Bay's crab population
Bay Saving Excellence Award
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
July 2000
Citation in Recognition of Support of Youth with Chesapeake Foundation for Human Development
City of Baltimore Comptrollers
May 19, 1993