Recognition
- Companion of the Institution of Civil Engineering and the Institute of Energy.
- Awarded an OBE for her contribution to education and sustainability in 2001.
- Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Bath, 2003.
- Honorary Doctor of Science, University of the West of England, November, 2010, in recognition of her achievements and national contribution to education and sustainable issues, notably integration of 'sustainable literacy' into education and professional training.
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