Awards and Honors

• 2007
  Women in the Arts, 36 Founders, Pioneers, Instigators, New Hazlett Theater, Pittsburgh
  
  
• 2005
  Distinguished Alumna in the Arts, Kean University Alumni Association, Union NJ
  
  
• 2002-present
  Permanent Artist in Residence/Artistic Advisor, Pittsburgh Glass Center
  
  
• 2003-present
  Member, International Womens’ Forum
  
  
• 1997
  Artist in Residence, CitÈ Internationale des Arts, Paris, France
  
  
• 1996
  Creative Achievement Award, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
  
  
• 1995
  Tillie S. Speyer Memorial Award for Sculpture
  
  
• 1994
  Artist in Residence, Mid Atlantic Arts Fellowship, Studio Access to Glass, Corning, NY
  
  
• 1993, 83, 81
  Individual Artist Fellowship, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
  
  
• 1992
  Artist of the Year, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pennsylvania
  
  
• 1991
  Masterworks Fellow, Creative Glass Center of America, Millville, New Jersey
  
  
• 1984
  Fulbright to Murano, Italy
  
  
• 1980
  Visiting Artist, ArtPark, Lewiston, New York
  
  
• 1978
  Invited Participant to the World Crafts Council, Kyoto Japan
  
  
• 1979
  National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Award