Young has been recognized for her work and contributions by nearly every organization that contributes to virtual education. She has been honored to accept the following awards: 

 

FDLA Pioneer in Distance Learning Award, 2013

Orlando Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award, 2013

Florida Safety Council’s Gold Star for Safety Award, 2013

Girl Scouts of Citrus Council Women of Distinction in Central Florida Award, 2012

Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award, 2012

Florida Diversity Council’s Multicultural Leadership Award, 2012

IMS Learning Impact Award, 2012

iNACOL Outstanding Individual Contributor, 2011

Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education, 2011

Featured in Digital Learning’s Converge 2011 Yearbook Top 50 Innovators

Named Technology & Learning Top 30 Influencers in Ed Tech, 2010

CODiE Award, 2010

CODiE Award, 2009

USDLA Best Practices Award (Also awarded in 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007)

Better Government Award, 2008

EdNet Impact Award, 2007

EdNet Pioneer Award, 2006

Excellence in IT Leadership from IT Florida, 2004

Business Week “Top 50 WebSmart Organization”, 2003

Center for Digital Education – In the Arena Award, 2002

Global Alliance for Transitional Education, Medallion of the Alliance Award, 2002

Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award, e-School News, 2002

United States Distance Learning Association, Hall of Fame, 2002

Net Day Hero Award, 2001

Canadian Association Distance Education, 2000