- Michigan’s Governor’s Council for Fitness President’s Award–2008
- Shaare Zedek Guardian of Peace Award–2008
- Detroit News Michiganian of The Year–2007
- Wayne State University School of Business Entrepreneur of The Year–2007
- Beta Gamma Sigma—Medallion for Entrepreneurship–2006
- Detroit’s Most Powerful People List, Crain’s Detroit, 2006
- National Management Association Hall of Fame, Inductee–2005
- Jewish Vocational Services, “Business Leadership Award”–2005
- Women’s Survival Center of Oakland County, “Salute American Award”–2005
- Crain’s Detroit Business “Fit CEO Recognition”–2005
- Neal Shine Lifetime Award, Operation ABLE of Michigan–2004
- Detroit Historical Society’s With Style and Service: Detroit Enterprising Women Exhibit–2004
- Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, Michigan Women’s Historical Center – Inductee–2004
- Corp! Magazine’s Top Women in Business–2004
- Michigan International Heritage Hall of Fame, Inductee–2003
- Women’s Business Network “Legacy Award”–2003
- Michigan Rehabilitation Institute’s “Michigan’s Fittest CEO”–2003
- Crain’s Detroit Business “Fittest CEO Award”–2003
- “Entrepreneurial Visionary Award,” Women’s Business Center–2003
- “Distinguished Service Award,” The Michigan Business & Professional Association–2003
- Crain’s Detroit Business “100 Most Influential Women in Detroit”–2002
- Spirit of Detroit Award, Detroit City Council–2001
- Euro-American Woman’s Council’s “Artemis Award”–2000
- Karmanos Heroes of Breast Cancer, Award of Leadership–2000
- Oakland County Executive of the Year–1999
- Northwood University’s Distinguished Woman Award–1999
- STAR Group 50 Leading Female Entrepreneurs of the World–1999
- Woman of the Year, Bnai B’rith Women–1987 & 1999
- Dana Farber Exceptional Women in Business Award–1998
- Honorary Associate in Arts & Sciences, Schoolcraft College–1998
- American Arab and Jewish Friends Community Service Award–1998
- Honoree, Israel Cancer Association, Michigan Branch–1997
- Junior Achievement’s Laureate in Southeast Michigan Business Hall of Fame–1997
- Best Family-Owned Business, Franklin Bank–1996
- Champion of Hope, National Kidney Foundation–1996
- Detroit Free Press Award for Community Involvement–1996
- Wonder Woman Award, Women’s Survival Center–1996
- Governor’s Council Award on Physical Fitness, Health & Sports–1995
- Top 25 Woman Business Owners in Michigan, National Association of Women Business Owners–1994
- Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur – Michigan Women’s Foundation–1994
- Silver Beaver Award, Boy Scouts of America–1993
- Honoree, Yad Ezra, Jewish Community Food Bank–1993
- Honoree, Detroit Friends of Alyn Hospital–1993
- Trade Advantage Lifetime Achievement, Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce–1993
- Michigan Woman of the Year, American Lung Association–1992
- Woman of the Year, Fashion Group International/Detroit–1992
- Honoree, Knights of Charity–1991
- Crystal Award for Entrepreneurial Achievement, Michigan Woman Magazine–1990
- Detroit City Council Testimonial Award–1989
- Honoree, State of Israel Bonds Woman’s Division–1989
- Governor’s Outstanding Business Achievement Award–1989
- Honoree, Jewish Theological Seminary–1989
- State of Michigan proclamation award–1989
- Golden Mile Chairperson, March of Dimes–1987
- Honoree, Detroit Committee of Weizmann Institute of Science–1986
