"for a successful crusade to save lives" Operation Heartbeat Award
American Heart Association, 2001 "for strengthening chain of survival with implementation of public access defibrillation"
Dr. Lawrence M. Herman Advocacy Award
American Heart Association Western States Affiliate, 2002
"for promoting environmental change"
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award
American Heart Association, 2002
Certificate of Recognition Operation Heartbeat, Orange County, 2002 "Appreciation as co-chair"
Resolution: Automated External Defibrillators Orange County Board of Supervisors, 2003 "for enhancing emergency preparedness in the county"
Certification of Recognition PacifiCare Foundation 2003 "for helping improve the quality of lives"
HeartSaver Award American Heart Association, 2003 "the world is a safer place because of you"
Certificate of Appreciation Orange County Board of Supervisors and Health Care Agency of Orange County, 2003 "in recognition for your contributions to the Community of Nursing"
Humanitarian of the Year Community Care Health Centers, 2004 "honors work and significant contribution to the health status of Orange County's most vulnerable residents". Certificate of AppreciationAmerican Heart Association Board of Directors, Orange County, 2004 "for serving as a board member and support"
Recognition of Devoted Service State of California Lifeguards, The People of California, California Sate Lifeguard Association and the County of Orange, 2004 "for lifesaving contributions made to Orange County State Parks Lifeguard Programs" Appreciation Award
State of California Athletic Directors Association, 2003 "sincere appreciation as a state conference speaker" Humanitarian Award, Commendation City of Huntington Beach, 2004 "congratulations for receiving this prestigious recognition" Commendation Orange County Fire Authority, 2003 "commendation for providing access to AEDs"
Proclamation City of Costa Mesa, 2004 "for contributions she has made to the people of Costa Mesa" Proclamation 2004 Humanitarian Award County of Orange, 2004 "recognize Helena and The Ray of Life on receiving the 2004 Humanitarian Award from CCHC"
Certificate of Congressional Recognition U.S House of Representatives Congresswoman, Dana Rohrabacher, 2004 "Congressional Humanitarian Award"
Distinguished Contributions United States Senate, 2004 "for your distinguished contributions to the community"
Certificate of Recognition California State Assembly, 2004 "Humanitarian award"
Outstanding Achievement Award District Attorney for the County of Orange, 2005 "for your valuable contributions and outstanding achievement in enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement in Orange County" Resolution of CommendationCity of Westminster "for tireless work in the community so that others will live"
Certificate of Appreciation Orange County Health Needs Assessment, 2005
"in recognition of valuable contribution as event co-chair"
Meritous Service Award Emergency Medical Services for the County of Orange, 2005 "for outstanding contributions to the Emergency Medical Service System and the Citizens of Orange County"
Certificate of Appreciation County of Orange Health Care Agency and the American Red Cross, 2005 "for outstanding performance and assistance in Super CRP Sunday"