2026 American Burn Association Burn Prevention Award – Presented to organizations that demonstrate wide-reaching impact and measurable success in reducing burn injuries through community partnerships and public education.
2024 Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant – $314,000 to support the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program
2008 Illinois Fire Inspectors Association Corporate Award – In recognition of outstanding leadership in the field of burn prevention, re-establishment of the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program, and creation of the interactive fire safety awareness kiosk.
2002 American Camping Association Illinois Section Program Excellence Award – To honor programs that effectively and creatively use the camp environment to respond to the needs of people and/or social problems.
1998 Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Recognition – For outstanding contributions to fire safety education demonstrated through co-sponsorship of the Cease Fire! National Juvenile Firesetters Forum.
1996 YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Corporate Partner of the Year
1990 First Alert Recognition – For outstanding contributions in the area of fire safety.