Washington State Senate
The Division of Spanish and Portuguese Studies, University of Washington, 2008 Third Annual Luis Fernando Esteban Public Service Award
"In Recognition of her outstanding service to the Hispanic community of the State of Washington."
Department of American Ethnic Studies, University of Washington, 2008 For her courage in advocating for what is right, for her fortitude in fighting for what is just, and for her commitment in working for what is truly honorable. We respectfully offer our gratitude for her distinguished and continuing service to the university and to society.
Washington Education Association, 2008 Friend of Education Award
Pediatric Interim Care Center, 2008 Recognition Award
Community Health Care Network of WA, 2007 Health Care Champion Award
WA Virtual Academies, 2007 Legislator of the Year Award
WA State Hotel and Lodging Association, 2007 Hospitality Hero Award
Providence Mount Saint Vincent, 2007 Scholarship Award
March of Dimes, 2006 Legend in Nursing Award
Children's Alliance, 2006 Champion for Children Award
City of Renton, 2005 Certificate of Appreciation
Community Health Centers of King County, 2005 Health Care Champion Award
Food Lifeline Award, 2005
Renton Area Youth Services Award, 2005
Avalon Health Care Award, 2005
Mortgage Brokers Association, 1997 Legislator of the Year Award
WA Retail Association, 1996 Legislator of the Year Award
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of WA, 1996 Senator of the Year Award for Outstanding Support of Small Business Issues
WA Low Income Housing Network, 1996
Pediatric Interim Care, 1996 Award for Caring Enough to Make a Difference for Drug Addicted Infants
WA State Trial Lawyers, 1995 Legislator of the Year Award
WA State Dental Hygienists Association, 1995 Legislator of the Year Award
Filipino American Political Action Group of WA, 1995 Exceptional Leadership and Dedicated Service
De Paul and Mount Saint Vincent, 1995 Award for Dedicated Service from 1979-1988
Valley Medical Center, 1995 Champion of Health Care Award
Mexican American State Legislator's Policy Institute, 1993 Recognition of Dedication and Service
Fort Lewis Corp Soldiers, 1993
McChord Air Force Base Hispanic Workforce, 1993
WA State Nurses Association, 1992 Legislator of the Year Award
WA State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 1992
Image de Snohomish/ King County, 1992 Award for Commitment to the Advancement of Hispanics in Education and Employment
Home Care Association of WA, 1991 Legislator of the Year Award
WA State Labor Council, 1990 Legislator of the Year Award
WA Hispanic Bar Association, 1990
Hispanic Affairs Commission and WA Hispanic Roundtable, 1989 Contributions for Most Successful Legislative Session for Hispanics in State History
WA Health Care Association, 1989-90 Outstanding Leader
Naval Submarine Base at Bangor, 1989 National Hispanic Month
King County Nurse of the Year, 1972
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