In 2008, Deutschkron was awarded the Carl von Ossietzky Prize [de] for contemporary history and politics, acknowledging her "life's work is the sign of the continuing commitment to democracy and human rights and against all forms of racism."[7][8] She was also awarded the Louise Schroeder Medal [de] in 2008, given annually in memory of Louise Schroeder to those who make "particularly outstanding contributions to democracy, peace, social justice and equality".[3]