• 1987 – Women of the Year award (Epsilon Sigma Alpha – Colorado chapter)
  • 1996 – Hewlett-Packard Citizen Award
  • 2002 – World Service Medal Award – Kiwanis International (past winners include Katherine Hepburn, Mother Teresa, Mrs. Rosalyn Carter, and Mrs. Nancy Reagan)
  • 2002 – Children of the Founder Award – Vietnam, the highest humanitarian award in Vietnam
  • 2004 – “Invest in Education” Award from Teachers Association of Phu Tho province
  • 2005-  ”Invest in Education” Award from the People Committee of Phu Yen province
  • 2008 – Humanitarian Award in Hue, Thua Thien
  • 2009 – Humanitarian Award in Vinh Long Province
  • 2008 & 2009 – Humanitarian Award from Ho Chi Minh’s People Committee
  • 2010 – Humanitarian Award from United Nations – North American Region