Benjamin was named by "TIME" magazine as one of the "Nation's 50 Future Leaders Age 40 and Under." She was featured in a "The New York Times" article, "Angel in a White Coat," and was chosen "Person of the Week" by ABC's World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, "Woman of the Year" by CBS This Morning, and "Woman of the Year" by People Magazine. She was also featured on the December 1999 cover of "Clarity Magazine" and received the 2000 National Caring Award, which was inspired by Mother Teresa.