text: * 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