2017 – “Finalist” in the International Book Excellence Awards, Personal Growth and Development category.

2016 – “Bronze” in the National Mature Media Awards competition for Women’s Wisdom: Pass It On! Published in 2015.

2016 – “Finalist” in the International Book Awards, Self-Help/Motivational category for Women’s Wisdom: Pass It On!

2013 – 2nd Honorable Mention, Writers-Editors Network International Writing Competition, for “History Sows the Seeds for Women’s Second Blooming.” Nonfiction/Previously Published category. Chapter 1 of the book Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life that Matters after Fifty published in 2010.

2012 – 3rd place, Writers-Editors Network International Writing Competition, for “Climate Map: Thrive in Your Natural Growing Zone.” Nonfiction/Previously Published category. Chapter 2 of the book Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life that Matters after Fifty published in 2010.

2012 – 9th Honorable Mention, Writers-Editors Network International Writing Competition, for unpublished article, “What Military People Wish You Knew about Their Family Life.”

2010 – awarded “Merit” for the book Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life that Matters after Fifty by National Mature Media Awards, written with co-author Dr. Betsy Smith. Published 2010.

2009 – honored with husband as “Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, West Florida Chapter.

2009 – awarded “Bronze” by National Mature Media Awards for the article “Second Blooming for Women: Cultivating a Life that Matters after 50” written with co-author Dr. Betsy Smith. Published in Coming of Age: Lifestyle Magazine for Seniors, Summer 2008.

2007 – honored with husband with the “Community Service Award” by United Way of Escambia County, Florida.

2007 – won 1st Place, Division E, International Toastmasters Speech Contest for “Prime Time for Women.”

2007 – recognized for “Distinguished Service” by BRACE (Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies) for volunteer service as Chairman, Resources Coordinating Committee, during hurricane recovery, 2005-2006.

2005 – Honorable Mention, 74th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition, for “When Your Child Goes to War.” Feature Article category.

2004 – Honorable Mention is Writer’s Digest 73rd Annual Writing Competition for “Working Grief.” Feature Article category.

2004 – 1st Honorable Mention in CNW/FFWA Writing Competition for “Working Grief.” Nonfiction-Unpublished Article category.