* Distinguished Service Award of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (1985)
* Garvan Medal from the American Chemical Society (1986)
* Fisher Award in Analytical Chemistry from the American Chemical Society (1993)
* Wilfred R. and Ann Lee Konneker Award from Ohio University (2003)
* Founder's Citation Award from Ohio University (2003–2004)
* Great American Award from the Stan Hywet Foundation (2004)
* In Tribute to Public Service Award (2006)
* Leona Hughes Inspiration Award by the Women in Philanthropy of Ohio University (2010)
* President's Medal of Merit from the Republic of Hungary (2012)
* Lifetime Ambassador's Award from OneCommunity (2014)
* Alumni Association's Medal of Merit from Ohio University
* Alumna of the Year Award from Ohio University
* John C. Baker Founders Award from Ohio University