2010 Research Scholar "Diamond Star" Award, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Kennesaw State University
2008 Siegel Institute Phenomenal Woman Award in Character
2007 CHSS Distinguished Scholarship Award, Finalist
2002 "Peter K. New Award," The Society for Applied Anthropology
2002 Outstanding Graduate Student in Sociology Award, Georgia State University
2000 Graduate Student Paper Award, Southern Gerontological Society
2000 Gerontology Scholarship, Gerontology Center at Georgia State University
1996 Academic Achievement Award, Kennesaw State University
1996 Honor Scholarship, Golden Key
1996 Honor Scholarship, Beck-Marietta Kiwanis
1995 Honor Scholarship, American Association of University Women