Personal

• Fellow of the Australian College of Education ("For services to the development of Primary education and media studies"), 1978.
• The Archbishop of Sydney Citation ("For helping to further Christian ideas in the media and in recognition of outstanding contribution in Media Education"), 1981.
• Life Membership in Australian Teachers of Media (NSW) ("In recognition of the outstanding contribution made to the development of Mass Media Education in New South Wales and Australia"), 1984.
• Distinguished Dissertation Award - University of San Francisco ("Perceptions and Expectations of Roles, Services, Structures and Goals of the Sydney Catholic Education Office held by School Principals and Catholic Education Office Professional Staff",) 1986.
• The Sir Harold Wyndham Medal - Australian College of Educators ("For an "outstanding contribution to the education of young people in New South Wales "), 1994.
• Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia , ("For services to education as the Executive Director of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney") 1997.
• Education Award - Children's Week ("In recognition of your outstanding commitment to the welfare of children and young people in our community"), 1999.
• Doctor of the University ( Honoris Causa ) Australian Catholic University ("In recognition of your outstanding contributions to Catholic education in Australia and internationally"), 2008

Catholic Education Office, Sydney

• Australian Business Excellence Award - (Leadership Category) 2004
• Australian Business Excellence Award - (Bronze Award) 2007
• EOWA Business Achievement Award - (Outstanding Initiative and/or Result for the Advancement
  of Women) 2006 Finalist
• EOWA Business Achievement Award - (Outstanding Initiative and/or Result for the Advancement
  of Women) 2007 Finalist