National awards are shown in bold.
Sustainable Pioneer Award - SustainPHILLY 2016
University Science Center Innovators Walk of Fame, Honoree, October 15, 2015
Bob Edgar Public Service Achievement Award presented by Common Cause PA, Philadelphia PA, 2014
Nautilus Book Award for "Business Leadership" category, 2014
Impact Award for Economic Justice - Social Venture Network, 2012
Sustainable Living Leadership Award - Pennypack Farm, 2010
Women Chefs and Restaurateurs Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009
Adela Dwyer/St. Thomas of Villanova University Peace Award , 2009
International Association of Culinary Professionals Humanitarian Award, 2008
George Bailey Award for community investment, The Reinvestment Fund, 2007
Philadelphia Sustainability Awards, Life Time Achievement, 2007
New Prophetic Voice Award, Shalom Center, 2006
Philadelphia Student Union “Living the Change We Wish to See” Award, 2005
Giraffe Hero, Giraffe Heroes Project, 2005
PA Resources Council Business Award, 2005
James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award, 2005
Spirit of Philadelphia Award, Philadelphia Cares, 2005
Althea Gibson Community Award, 2005
Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Award, Maternity Care Coalition, 2004
First annual Interdependence Award, Democracy Collaborative, 2004
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Business Leadership Award, 2004
Arts & Community Award, InterAct Theatre Company, 2004
Investing for the Common Good Award, Philadelphia Area Coalition for Responsible Investment, 2003
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Visionary Award, 2003
Living Economy Award, Business Ethics magazine national Business Ethics Awards,2002
Environmental Education Corporate Sponsor Award, Pa Alliance for Environmental Education, 2002
Caring Business Award, Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, 2002
Champion for Justice Award, Citizens for Consumer Justice, 2002
Wind Powering America Award for 100% wind energy usage, US Dept. of Energy, 2002
Clean Water Fund Award for Outstanding Environmental Activism, 2000
Green Power Award for Commitment to Sustainable Energy, 2000
Civic Leadership Award, League of Women Voters, 1999
Lifetime Achievement Award, Girl Scouts of America, Philadelphia region, 1999
Peace Maker Award, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, 1999
Making a Difference for Women Award, Soroptimist International of Philadelphia, 1999
Domestic Partnership Award, US Agency for International Development (USAID), 1998
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award, Greater Philadelphia Region National Conference, 1998
Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business, Pennsylvania Department of Commerce, 1996
Bread & Roses Community Fund Award for Philanthropy, 1996
Humanitarian Award, Prisoners' Family Welfare Association, 1996
Business Enterprise Trust Award, 1995
American Jewish Congress Award, 1995
Paradigm Award, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, 1994
Humane Society Award for Humane & Sustainable Food Choices, 1994
Mellon Bank Good Neighbor Award, 1994
Delaware Valley Entrepreneur of the Year for Social Responsibility, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, and Inc. Magazine, 1994 (runner up for the national award)
Distinguished Alumni Award, Lake Erie College, 1994
Women in Leadership Award, Women's Way, 1993
Business Advocate for the Arts, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, 1993
Philly Hall of Fame, Philadelphia Magazine, 1993
Mother-Friendly Business, UNICEF, 1993
First Prize “Most Perfectly Ridiculous,” Henri David Halloween Ball, 1992
Shining Example Award, PhilaPride, Inc., 1992
Human Rights Award, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, 1991
Acknowledgements
Seventy-Five Greatest Living Philadelphians, award by the Philadelphia Eagles, 2007
Leadership, Inc. “Philadelphia’s Top 100 Connectors,” 2006
Oprah Magazine “5 Amazingly Gifted and Giving Food Professionals,” 2005
Inc. Magazine “25 Entrepreneurs We Love,” 2004
Philadelphia Magazine “100 Most Powerful People in Philadelphia,” 2000
American Benefactor “America’s 25 Most Generous Companies,” 1998
Conde Nast Traveler “Top 50 American Restaurants Worth Traveling to See,” 1993
Inc. Magazine “Best Small Companies to Work For,” 1993