Outstanding Woman Alumna of the Year (Montana State College, 1961)[30] USDA Nomination for Outstanding Handicapped Federal Employee of the Year (USDA Civil Service Commission, 1969),[2] one of the first 10 federal employee finalists. The winner was Katherine A. Niemeyer.[31] Distinguished Service Award (USDA, 1980)[26] The Harvey W. Wiley Award (Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (AOAC),1982) [32][33][34]