Awards

February 2011: Women of Valor Award, presented by Senator Maria Cantwell to Marilyn J. Smith.

November 2010: Bank of America honors heroes who champion causes vital to their communities. Heroes who inspire others to get involved. Marilyn receives a Local Hero Award from Bank of America.

October 2010: Justice for Deaf Victims National Coalition awards Marilyn J. Smith for 25 Years of Service.

September 2010: DeafHope presents Marilyn J. Smith with the Trailblazer Award, honors trailblazing work, which makes this world a better place for Deaf women everywhere.

July 2010: Marilyn J. Smith was honored as one of Seattle Storm's Women of Inspiration. The honorees exemplify qualities synonymous with the Storm and the WNBA, including inspiring others to greatness, serving as a leader or pioneer in her field and effecting positive change within her company and/or community.

November 2009: Intiman Theatre's King County Heroes, honoring individuals who dedicate their time and energy, quietly and under the radar, to bettering our world.

January 2009: The Women's eNEWS has recognized Marilyn J. Smith as one of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century for 2009.

August 2008: The Sunshine Lady Foundation, Inc. awards Marilyn, ADWAS Executive Director, a Sunshine Peace Award for her work as a leader in her field.

June 2008: Marilyn receives the Diane Reese Award presented by The National Network to End Domestic Violence. The award is given to individuals who exemplify the outstanding commitment to social justice and advocacy for battered women.

November 2006: HOME Magazine - Marilyn J. Smith receives the HOME Magazine Shelter Award which shines a spotlight on organizations and individuals across America whose efforts demonstrate that it is possible to transform lives and communities one room, one home, one park at a time.

2006: Seattle City Light presents the ADWAS Board with a BUILT SMART Award. The ADWAS building has been constructed to meet a high standard for healthy, comfortable living with energy and resource efficiencies that exceed state code requirements.

October 2006: HomeStreet Bank - HomeStreet Community Housing Award.

June 2005: Deaf Women United presents Marilyn J. Smith with a national award in recognition of outstanding leadership to Deaf women in America.

May 2004: Marilyn J. Smith receives an honorary doctorate from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. at its May 14th graduation ceremony.

April 2004: Gallaudet University's Department of Business names Marilyn J. Smith Business Person of the Year.

2003: The Executive Director of ADWAS, Marilyn J. Smith, is selected as 1 of 17 individuals (out of 1,300 nominations) to receive the Ford Foundation's prestigious "Leadership for a Changing World" award. ADWAS is awarded $100,000.

2001: Deaf Women and Children's Advocacy Services (Austin) presents Marilyn J. Smith with a Leadership Award.

2000: The Aurora Awards, an international competition honoring excellence in the Film & Video Industries, presents the Gold Award for ADWAS' "Anywhere, to Anyone" video.

October 28, 2000: The Gratitude Award is presented to ADWAS by the Bay Area's Deaf Women Against Violence.

April 1998: Gallaudet University Alumni Association Alice Cogswell Award — presented to Marilyn J. Smith for her pioneering work with ADWAS.

1998: Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority at Gallaudet University, names Marilyn Woman of the Year.

1997: Appreciation Award by Deaf Counseling and Referral Agency (DCARA) to Marilyn J. Smith on behalf of battered women.

April 25, 1996: Department of Justice Award for Outstanding Services on Behalf of Victims of Crime awarded to Marilyn J. Smith, by President Bill Clinton.

July 1996: Randall J. McClelland Award by National Association of the Deaf awarded to Marilyn J. Smith.

1996: Marilyn J. Smith is selected as one of the Olympics Community Hero Torchbearers.

1994: Seattle Human Services Coalition Awarded ADWAS for Innovative Program – specialized providers of assistance to survivors of domestic violence.

October 1988: ADWAS is presented the City of Seattle Certificate of Appreciation for their pioneering work with Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims by King County Women's Program.