Honors and Awards

Her leadership role and interfaith advocacy have earned Brenda many honors including:

• AJC Community Leader Award
• Orh Somayach Tree of Life Award
• Alternatives for Girls’ Role Model of the Year
• Northwood University’s Distinguished Woman’s Award
• Birmingham/Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Race Relations & Diversity Champion
• Ruach Award from Woman of Reform Judaism
• National Conference for Community and Justice Community Service Award
• Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan Interfaith Partner Award
• Vanguard Award from Woman in Communication
• Darakjian Spellman College Unsung Hero Award
• American Jewish Committee Szabad Chapter Achievement Award
• The North America Interfaith Network Exemplary Project Award
• Arab Anti Discrimination Committee Building Bridges Award
• Wayne State University Peacemaker Award
• Oakland University Best Educational Program
• WISDOM Founders Award
• The Michigan Psychological Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award