- Nominated for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2009)
- Oshawa Walk of Fame recipient (2007)
- African Canadian Achievement Award (2007)
- ACTRA Award of Excellence (2005)
- Harry Jerome Award (2004)
- Australia’s Boomerang Award nomination (2004)
- Association of Black Women Physicians Award (2004)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2002)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2000)
- Daytime Emmy Award nomination (2000)
- Jamaica, West Indies – The Doctor Bird Award (2000)
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – TV Cares-Red Ribbon of Hope Award (1997)
- Daytime Emmy Award nomination (1995)
- Howard University’s – Legacy of Leadership Award
- Toronto’s – Positive Impact Award
- Miss Black Ontario (1977)
- Miss Oshawa Fiesta Queen (1977)
- Miss Junior Personality (1975)