Awards
2019
- Judith McKelvey Distinguished Service Award, Golden Gate University School of Law, (2019)
2018
- Modern Day Abolitionist Award, San Francisco Coalition Against Human Trafficking (2018)
- Outstanding Leadership and Public Service Award, Love Never Fails (2018)
- Leadership Award, Building And Construction Trades (2018)
- Shero Award, Building Futures With Women And Children (2018)
- Hireable Award, East Bay Innovation (2018)
- Innovator Award, East Bay Innovation Academy (2018)
- Modern Day Abolitionist Award, San Francisco Coalition Against Human Trafficking (2018)
- Outstanding Leadership and Public Service Award, Love Never Fails (2018)
2017
- Delilah Beasley Award In Recognition of Exceptional Leadership, POWER (Progressive Oakland Women Empowering Reform) (2017)
- (S)Heroes in Action Award, California Women Lawyers (2017)
- Sandra Day O’Connor Pursuit of Justice Award, AJC Global Jewish Advocacy (2017)
- Archbishop Alemany Award, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (2017)
- Strong, Smart, Bold Award, Girls, Inc. of Alameda County, (2017)
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Alliance for Hope, (2017)
2016
- Advocate Champion Award, Oakland Boys & Girls Club, (2016)
- Distinguished Alumna Award, California State University, East Bay, (2016)
- Margaret Brent Women of Achievement Award, American Bar Association (2016)
- Ruby Award, Soroptomist (2016)
2015
- The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award, James Irvine Foundation (2015)
- Community Justice Award, Community Works (2015)
- Si Se Puede Award, La Familia Counseling Center (2015)
- Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award, Alameda County (2015)
2014
- Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation Award, United States Congress, Victim’s Rights Caucus (2014)
- Leadership Award, California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (2014)
- Leadership Appreciation Award, Alameda Labor Council, AFL-CIO (2014)
- Fighter Against Wage Theft, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 595 (2014)
- Visionary Voice Award, National Sexual Violence Resource Center (2014)
- Distinguished Leadership Award, Oakland Police Foundation (2014)
2013
- Women Who Dare Award, Girls, Inc. of the Island City (2013)
- Leadership Award and Certificate of Appreciation, Alameda Health Systems (2013)
- Leadership Award, Afghan Coalition, (2013)
2012
- State Leader Award~Legacy of Leadership, Leadership California (2012)
- Trailblazers Award, Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson (2012)
2011
- Susan B. Anthony Award, National Women’s Political Caucus (2011)
- Velvet Hammer Award, Women Lawyers of Alameda County (2011)
- Making the World A Better Place Award, Dick Iglehart Award (2011)
2010
- Healing Heart Award, Family Stress Center, (2010)
- District Attorney of the Year Award, Crime Victims Action Alliance (2010)
- Alumna of the Year, Carondelet High School (2010)
- Leadership Recognition and Resolution, California Legislature (2010)
2007
- Professional Achievement Award, Violence Against Women Project, California District Attorneys Association (2007)
- Allied Professional Appreciation Award, Alameda Health Systems (2007)
2006
- Women to Watch, Diablo Magazine (2006)
2005
- Top Volunteer Award, California District Attorneys Association for Violence Against Women Project (2005)
2004
- Inductee, Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame, Justice Category (2004)
- Liz Figueroa Domestic Violence Prevention Award, Shelters Against Violent Environments (SAVE) (2004)
2003
- Outstanding Manager of the Year Award, Alameda County Health Services, Alameda County Managers Affiliation (2003)
- Special Agent Michiel Blamey Memorial Award for Career Achievement Award, California Sexual Assault Investigators Association (2003)
2002
- Outstanding Recognition of Service, California Victim-Witness Coordinating Council (2002)
2000
- Governor’s Victims Services Award, Office of the California Governor (2000)
1999
- Distinguished Service Award, State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section (1999)
- Morton Bard Allied Professional Award by the National Organization of Victim Advocates (NOVA) (1999)
1998
- Woman of the Year Award, California Senate (1998)
- Outstanding Contribution Award, Bay Area Women Against Rape (1998)
1995
- Outstanding Allied Professional Award, Alameda County Medical Center, Department of Social Services (1995)
1994
- Special Recognition of Leadership, Return to Respect and Responsibility, Office of the California Governor (1994)
1993
- Instructor of the Year, California District Attorneys Association (1993)