Awards & Honors
2009 — Kathleen Magee, Zonta International Women’s Achievement Award; The Zonta Club of Hampton Roads, VA
2008 — Nonprofit Organization of The Year Award, by the DMA Nonprofit Federation; New York, NY
2007 — William and Kathleen Magee, Distinguished Service Award Medal as Norfolk’s First Citizens; Norfolk, VA
2007 — Special Recognition from UNICEF for Operation Smile’s 25th Anniversary and the World Journey of Smiles, “…for 25 years of outstanding work that has positively changed the lives of more than 100,000 children by repairing facial deformities. The World Journey of Smiles” initiative that has provided treatment to 4,000 children in 25 countries is an excellent example of your commitment and dedication.”
2007 — William and Kathleen Magee, The President’s Call to Service Award, by President George W. Bush , presented by USAID; Washington, D.C.
2007 — Make a Difference Award, by People to People International; Kansas City, Missouri
2007 — The Vivian C. Mason Award, by The Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc., Virginia
2006 — William and Kathleen Magee, Greatest Irish Americans of the Year, Irish America magazine
2005 — William and Kathleen Magee, Operation Kids 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award, “…in recognition of a lifetime of serving children.”
2005 — Kathleen Magee, Operation Smile Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award
2004 – The Humanitarian Rose Award, The People’s Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc., London, England, “…recognizes the heroes among us who supplement their own compassion with the power of the humanitarian spirit to effect change.”
2004 – The Wellness Award, Association of Healthcare Media Directors, New York
2003 – Diwaliben Award, Diwaliben Mohanlal Mehta Charitable Trust, “For exemplary work in bringing smiles in the lives of children through medical intervention.”
2003 – Operation Smile Italy, The Congressional Award for Charity Services to Children, the Commissione Parlamentare per L'Infanzia (The Congressional Commission for Children)
2003 – Kathleen Magee, The Medical Mission Hall of Fame, Toledo, OH
2003 – William and Kathleen Magee, Greatest Irish Americans of the Century, Irish America magazine
2003 – Commendation from the County of Los Angeles, “In recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions…”
2002 – The Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences - Volunteers in Humanitarian Medical Services
2002 – Frank Annunzio Award in the Arts/Humanities/Humanitarian field from the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
2002 – William Magee, The Medical Mission Hall of Fame, Toledo, OH
2001 – The Dubois Medal, Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, MD, for, "...concern for others, respect for life, and the willingness to dedicate their lives to children..."
2001 – Antonio Feltrinelli Prize for Exceptional Endeavors of Outstanding Moral and Humanitarian Value, from the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which represents the National Academy of Science in Italy
2001 – Eckerd 100 Honoree for 2001, Eckerd Salute to Women program
2001 – Common Wealth Award for Distinguished Public Service
2000 – Guinness Book of World Records, Most Reconstructive Surgery by a Travelling Team, "Operation Smile's 'World Journey of Hope '99' lasted from 5 Feb to 14 April 1999, during which time a team of medical volunteers visited 18 countries and treated 5,139 patients."
2000 – American Medical Association’s Pride in the Profession Award
2000 – Kaanib ng Bayan Award, for contribution to Philippine progress and development at the Year 2000 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas
2000 – Friendship Award, Philippine American Foundation, “For its invaluable services in improving the lives of cleft palate victims in The Philippines.”
2000 – Kathy Magee, Woman of Achievement, Board of Directors of the Miss Norfolk Pageant, “…for her exemplary zeal, devotion and contributions…”
2000 – William Magee, Medical Staff Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Medical Profession, Louise Obici Memorial Hospital
2000 – Operation Smile Honduras, the Liquidambar Oro en el Grado de Gran Caballero, given for oustanding community service
1999 – Kathleen Magee, Kellogg’s Hannah Neil World of Children Award
1999 – William and Kathleen Magee, Greatest Irish Americans of the Century, Irish America magazine
1999 – International Humanity Award, American Red Cross Overseas Association
1999 – National Jefferson Award, The American Institute for Public Service
1999 – Kiwanis World Service Medal, Kiwanis International Board of Trustees
1999 – Golden Plate Award, The American Academy of Achievement
1999 – Charity Executive of the Year, The National Federation of Nonprofits
1999 – Award of Excellence, Ronald McDonald House Charities
1999 – Appreciation Certificate, The San Miguel de Heredia Rotary Club, “for outstanding and unselfish support to the Operation Smile Honduras Mission 1999.”
1998 – Distinguished Service Award, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
1998 – Spirit of Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Award, The American Swedish Historical Museum of Philadelphia
1998 – Operation Smile Northwest Ohio Chapter, Misericordia et Cura Award, Mercy College of Northwest Ohio
1998 – Outstanding Southerners Award, Southern Living
1998 – William Magee, The Distinguished Service Award, The Plastic Surgery Education Foundation
1997 – Servants of Peace Award, The UN representative to the Vatican
1997 – U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright visits Operation Smile Vietnam
1997 – U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala attends Operation Smile ceremony in Vietnam
1997 – State Farm Insurance Salutes Life Heroes
1996 – Recipient of the first $1 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize for “...exemplary and significant contributions to ease human suffering.”
1996 – Operation Smile Kenya, Honourable Mention for the Corporate Challenge, The United Nations Department of Public Information
1996 – National Caring Award, Caring Institute of Washington, D.C.
1996 – Vasco Nunez de Balboa Award, highest humanitarian award in Panama
1996 – Plaque of Appreciation United Coconut Planters Bank Foundation, Inc.
1994 – Plaque of Appreciation, Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital for, “…deep recognition of their distinguished, unselfish and meritorious service…”
1993 – Kathy Magee, Virginia Women's Annual Hall of Fame, The Virginia Council on the Status of Women
1993 – William Magee, Dean’s Faculty Achievement Award, Eastern Virginia Medical School
1992 – Greatest Irish Americans of the Century, Irish America magazine
1991 – Amazing Americans, People magazine
1990 – President's Volunteer Action Award, presented by President George Bush
1990 – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Community Service Award, Iota Omega Club of Norfolk, VA, “for dedicated service to mankind.”
1990 – Thomas L. Hofheimer Humanitarian Award, Jewish Community Center of Tidewater, VA
1990 – Community Building Award, Free Masons, Ruth Masonic Lodge #89
1989 – The Art of Public Service Presidential Award for Outstanding Citizenship, Hampton University, Hampton, VA
1988 – Presidential Citation for Private Sector Initiatives, presented by President Ronald Reagan, "Your example encourages us and inspires others."
1988, 1999 – Audiences with Pope John Paul II
1988 – Liberia Presidential Medal of Honor
1988 – Regional Service to Mankind Award, Sertoma Club, Atlantic Region
1988 – William Magee, Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions Clubs International Foundation
1986 – Letter of Commendation from Mother Theresa
1987 – Audience with Philippines President Corazon Aquino
1987 – Service to Mankind Award, Sertoma Club, The Colonial of Virginia District
Keys to the City Award for Service to Mankind from Manila, the Philippines and Manizales, Colombia
