2007- Hometown Hero Award from CHUM Television – A Channel

2006- TELUS awards $20,000 to Ottawa Carleton District School Board re:Maria (Many schools received music and motivation presentations from Maria).

2006- Dr. Dan Offord Award Nominee

2005- Breast Cancer Action – long-term voluntary contribution recognition

2004- Judy Roy Heart and Soul Award

2004- Civic Appreciation Award from the City of Ottawa

2004- Community Builder Award – United Way

2004- Women of Distinction Award “Learning for Life”

2003- Artistic Excellence Award from Citizen Advocacy (Sponsored by the National Arts Center)

2002- Amazing Woman of the Year Award – Canada Council on women

2001- Rich Little Endowment Award for the Arts

2000- Rich Little Endowment Award for the Arts

2000- City of Nepean Millennium Award