The Purple Ribbon as a Symbol of Peace - 2005
- By resoultion of The Boston City Council

Community Service Award - 2005
- National Night Out

The Robert H. Quinn Award for Outstanding Community Leadership - 2004
- University of Massachusetts, Boston

Woman of the Year - 2004
- Cape Verdean Women's Educational Group

Official Citation for Leadership - 2003
- Senate, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Official Citation for Leadership - 2003
- House of Representatives, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Profile in Courage Award - 2002
- Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus

Community Star Award - 2002
- Harvard Youth Violence Prevention Center

2nd Annual Community Service Award in Violence Prevention - 2002
- Harvard School of Public Health

Appreciation Award - 1999
- District 7 City Councilor Chuck Turner