2009
Recognized by the Center for Appalachian Philanthropy at the Celebrating Appalachian Philanthropy Luncheon
Literacy Leadership
Award - Altrusa International of the Columbus Foundation
Finalist- Jefferson Award (WBNS News)
Finalist- Glamour Magazine and Sally Hansen- Best of You contest
2008
People Magazine 'Hero in Hard Times'- Featured on Pg 126 of the December 15th issue
L'Oreal Woman of Worth Honoree
The Honerable Order of Cincinnatus Award
Ohio Make A Difference Day Award Recipient
2007
Hannity's America as the Hero of the Week, FOX News
The Honerable Order of Cincinnatus Award
2006
Volvo For Life Awards, Semi-Finalist
Featured as a guest speaker on Senator Bill Bradley's Sirius Satellite Radio Show, American Voices
2003
International SERTOMA, Service to Mankind Award
Tri-State/Regional, Ohio, & Powell SERTOMA, Service to Mankind Award
American Profiles, Hometown Hero
2002
Miami University, Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Temple Award for Creative Altruism from the Institute of Noetic Science
Seventeen Magazine Community Service Grand Prize Winner
2001
Family Circle Magazine, Halo Award
Selected as a Giraffe by the Giraffe Project, as a person who all sticks their neck out for the common good
2000
The American Institute for Public Service, Jefferson Award
(John Glen, Emily, & Mrs. Glenn at Jefferson Awards)
(Corbin Bernsen & Emily & The Jefferson Awards)
Hitachi Foundations, Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community
Selected as a Paramount/UPN Network Millennium Mentor
Volunteer Ohio, Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
1999
National Child Labor Committee, Lewis Hine Award
Presidents Service Award, This is considered the highest award given to a US citizen for public service.
Caring Institute, National Youth Caring Award
ReACT Take Action Award
WBNS Jefferson Award Finalist
1998
Freedoms Foundation, George Washington Honor Medal
National Institute for Public Service best practice model
Appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, in recognition of Grandmas Gifts
1997
Awarded the Columbus Dispatch Community Service Award
Worthington Optimist Club Award Recipient
Columbus Recreation and Parks Kidspeak, Community Service Award
1996
Prudential Spirit of Community Award, National Awardee
Prudential Spirit of Community Award, State Awardee