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