Honors and Recognition
- 1996 - The Star was inducted into the Omaha Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame
- Received the Golden Spike Award presented by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1979, the award recognizes businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the Omaha economy.
- Marguerita Washington has founded the non-profit Mildred D. Brown Study Center in honor of her aunt, for scholarships for journalism students. It will be located at the Omaha Star building.
The Omaha Star is a member of the National Newspapers Publishers Association.
- In 2008 the Omaha Star building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its important association with the civil rights movement.
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