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 - HOME Magazine Shelter Award shine a spotline 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.

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 their 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.

2000: The Aurora Awards, An International Competition Honoring Excellence in the Film & Video Industries Gold Award "Anywhere, to Anyone" Issue Awareness.

October 28, 2000: Gratitude Award presented to ADWAS by 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.

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.

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

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

October 1988: City of Seattle Certificate of Appreciation Pioneering Work with Deaf and Deaf-Blind Victims by King County Women's Program.

1986: King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.