• 1972 Designer of the Year, English Fashion Trade
  • 1974 Royal Designer for Industry (RDI)
  • 1977 Royal Designer for Industry (RDI)
  • 1978 Fellow of the Society of Industrial Arts (FSIA)
  • 1979 Best Costume Award for "Romeo and Juliet on Ice" - British Association of Film and Television Emmy Award
  • 1983 "Britain's Designer" Chosen by Clothing and Export Council and the National Economic Development Committee
  • 1985 Alpha Award for "Best Show of the Year" - Saks Fifth Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
  • 1986 "Woman of Distinction" Award - Northwood Institute, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
  • 1990 Voted "Number One Textile Designer" in the U.K. by the Observer Magazine and a panel of British textile designers.
  • 1991 Alpha Award (2nd time) for best "Show of the Year" - Saks Fifth Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
  • 1995 Hall of Fame Award awarded by the British Fashion Council for outstanding contribution to the British Fashion industry
  • 1997 Golden Hanger Award awarded for Lifetime achievement from Fashion Careers of California College (FCC) San Diego
  • 1997 Commander of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II
  • 1998 Recognized as Leading Woman Entrepreneur of the World by the Star Group USA (London April 1998)
  • 1998 Honor Award from the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association Honor for Del Mar Terrace
  • 2001 February, 'Pride in Medway' Award from the City of Medway.
  • 2002 February, 'Pride in Medway' Award from the City of Medway (First Recipient)
  • 2003 Living Legacy Award San Diego, California
Biography: Awards