AWARDS AND HONORS
FEATURED RECOGNITION
2024 Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters University of Alaska Anchorage
Awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in recognition of decade of leadership in philanthropy and public service.
University of Alaska Anchorage Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
2022
2022
Anchorage Community Land Trust
Neighborhood Hero Lifetime Achievement Award
2022
2019
2019
Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska President’s Everyday Hero Award
Anchorage ATHENA Society Leadership Award
Grantmakers in Health Washington, D.C., Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy
2019
2017
2018
Alaska Children’s Trust
Lifetime Champion for Kids Award
University of Alaska Anchorage
Meritorious Service Award
2014
2013
International Economic Development Council Washington, D.C., Institutional Leadership Award
First Alaskans Institute Ted Stevens Award
Alaska Black Caucus Beloved Community Legacy President’s Award
2024
2023
Commonwealth North
Distinguished Alaskan Award
YWCA Alaska
Arliss Sturgulewski Award
Council on Foundations Washington, D.C., Distinguished Grantmaker of the Year
2010
National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women
Shining Star Award
2007
Alaska Federation of Natives
Denali Award
2006
Alaska Broadcasters Association Distinguished Service Award for work on Worker’s Compensation Reform
2003
Alaska Public Broadcasting Elaine B. Mitchell Award
1990
YWCA
Outstanding Woman of Achievement Award
Outstanding Young Women of America
Alaska State Winner
1990
1986
2023 Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame
Inducted in recognition of her leadership, vision, and commitment to strengthening Alaska’s communities
2019 Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy
Recognized for distinguished leadership, innovation, and outstanding achievement in health philanthropy
2019 ATHENA Leadership Award
Honored for exceptional leadership and dedication to the advancement of women in business and the Anchorage community.