- 2008
The American Society for Public Administrators, South Florida Chapter
Honored Commissioner Natacha Seijas in Women's Month and established a scholarship in the commissioner's name for women pursuing careers in public service
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- 2007
Community Coalition for a Living Wage - Achievement Award
Voices for Children Foundation - Most Valuable Protector Leadership Award
Dade Christian School - For support of the David Stephen Rodriguez Fitness Center
American Jewish Congress - Civic Achievement Award
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- 2006
Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade - For outstanding efforts to improve lives of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system
South Florida Council of Firefighters - In appreciation for support and dedication to public safety
Hialeah School Thoroughbred Family - For continued support and dedication to Hialeah High School
Children's Psychiatric Center - For commitment and dedication to the children of the "All Aboard Program"
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- 2005
Victims Services Center - Angel Award
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- 2004
Palm Springs Civic Association - For work and dedication to enrich the community
All on One Page - Surviving Through Inner Strength
Miami-Dade Department of Human Services - For support and dedication to the children and families of Miami-Dade County
Police Reserve Officer Program - In appreciation for continued support
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- 2003
Flamingo Elementary - For continuous support for the Toys for Tots Program
Miami-Dade Public Library System - In appreciation for support to library excellence
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- 2002
Alliance for Human Services - For the vision and leadership in creating the Alliance
Hispanic Transit Society - For outstanding commitment and dedication
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- 2001
The Florida Chapter of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation - For generous and dedicated support of canine search and rescue
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- 2000
State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs - Incredible Partner Awards
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter - With gratitude for commitment to the betterment of the community
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- 1999
Miami Lakes Elementary School - Women's History Month Honoree
Black Economic Development - Inducted into Hall of Fame
AFL-CIO - Outstanding Commissioner of Miami-Dade County Award
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- 1998
Good Housekeeping Magazine and the Center for Excellence in Government - Women in Government Award
AFL-CIO South Florida Chapter - Legislator of the Year
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- 1997
Dade County Community Action Agency - Director's Award for distinguished service in the area of social services
The Human and Labor Rights Institute - Jean Paul Genie International Award
Switchboard of Miami - For distinguished volunteer service and commitment to community
Women's International Month - Congressional Record Recognition
Metro-Dade Women's Association - Leadership Award
Women Architects and Engineers Association - Excellence in Legislation Award
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- 1996
Women's History Month Coalition - Woman of Impact Merit Award
*Miami Mental Health - Statesmanship in the service of the mentally ill
American Red Cross, Northwest Dade Branch - Clara Barton Founders Club Award
National Association of Cuban-American Women - Elena Mederos Award
Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida - Public Service Award
Hispanic American Public Administrators - Excellence in Government
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- 1995
Latin Business and Professional Women's Club - Woman of the Year
Alzheimer's Foundation - For support and commitment
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- 1994
Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida - Woman of Distinction Award
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- 1993
National Association of Cuban-American Women - Distinguished Service Award
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- 1989
Coalition of Hispanic American Women - Vivian Salazar Quevedo Award
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