• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award for Excellence in Economic Development – 1995
• Economic Development Agency (EDA) Economic Development Award – 1997
• California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) Award of Excellence for Economic Development Programs– 1997
• Bank of America Community Catalyst Award – 1998
• California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) Award of Merit for Economic Development Programs– 2000 and 2002
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Minority Champion Award – 1998
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Best Practices Award – 1999
• San Fernando Valley Business Journal Economic Engine Award - 2002
• Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) Achievement Award for Non-Profit Organization – 2002
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Technical Assistance Advocate – 2002
• San Fernando Valley Business Journal Publisher’s Award – 2004
• SFV Business Journal Award: Best Executive Director and Board of Directors – 2004
• In recognition of your numerous accomplishments and contributions to the community, given by United States Senator Dianne Feinstein – 2004
• In recognition of your exceptional commitment and services in the Greater San Fernando Valley and The City of Los Angeles, given by City of Los Angeles Councilman Dennis Zine and Controller Laura Chick – 2004
• Child Care Resource Center’s H.E.A.R.T. Award – 2005
• In recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all citizens of Los Angeles County, given by County of Los Angeles Supervisors Zev Yaroslavsky and Michael Antonovich – 2005
• In recognition of our valuable work on behalf of children and families in our community, given by State of California Senator Jack Scott – 2005