Awards and Recognitions
Inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame in 2014
Areas of Achievement Include:
Education, Medicine/Health Care, Women’s Rights
“Dr. Davis has served at the highest leadership levels with local, state and national organizations devoted to healthcare, education, public policy, diversity, youth, community service, and advocacy for women. She has been recognized as a trailblazer, role model, mentor, and champion for organizations and causes.”
She was inducted into the ATHENA Wall of Fame as its First Recipient.
ATHENA International is now known for recognizing top achieving women (and a few males) around the world.
- Supporting, Developing, and Honoring Women Leaders
- Inspiring Women to Reach their Full Potential
- Creating Balance in Leadership Worldwide
(To learn more about ATHENA International, click here)
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Business/Professional Woman of the Year Award in 1982. This Chamber Recognition, later known as the “ATHENA Award,” became a national award in 1985 making Dr. Davis the first “ATHENA” recipient nationwide.
Recipient of MSU Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Diversity
- Michigan State University Student Food Bank Bea and Roy Mott Inaugural Award Recipient for Outstanding Contributions and Consistent Service
- MSU College of Education Crystal Apple Award Recipient
- Named One of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Millennium for the Lansing Area by the Lansing State Journal
Sparrow Health System Founder’s Award
- College of Education Graduate Association Outstanding Faculty Award
- Michigan Health and Hospital Association Governance Award
- Women of Distinction Award, Michigan Capital Girl Scout Council
- Distinguished Citizen and Leadership Award, Chief Okemos Boy Scouts, (First woman to receive the award)
- Salvation Army Community Service Award
- Honorary Alumni Award from the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Capital Area United Way Walter Campbell Award for Outstanding Volunteerism
- Public Relations Society of America’s “P.A.C.E. Maker Award”,
- The American Society for Public Administration’s Michigan Public Service Award
- YWCA Diana Award for Community Service
- MSU Faculty Women’s Association Award for Excellence
