Awards

Bay Area Women of the Year By the YMCA

University of Judaism (Los Angeles)

Conferral of Honorary Degree

Doctor of Humane Letters - Honoris Cause

B.A. Presented by Dr. David Gordie. Sponsored by Mr. Marvin Selter

and Mr. Bruce Whizzing

Honored by The Jewish Federation -

Business & Professional Women

Commendation

By the State of California

Signed by Grey Davis - Lieutenant Governor,

In recognition of numerous

years of excellence in public broadcasting, untiring dedication to

public education, exemplary leadership in the Jewish community and

superior service to the State of California.

Hebrew Union College - (Los Angeles)

Jewish Institute of Religion

Conferral of Honorary Degree - Doctor of Humane Letters

Amnesty International (Los Angeles) Media Spotlight Awards

Recognizing her work in the media for standing up for human rights

Yiddishkayt Award by the Workmen’s Circle (Los Angeles)

For her “service to Yiddish language and culture.”

The J. Paul Getty Museum hosts a

reception on the occasion of Ruth’s retirement

organized by David Bombard Acting Director

California State Senate Recognition for Service to the Community

signed by Fran Pavley, Senator

County of Los Angeles Service with Distinction Award

signed by Zev Yaroslofsky, Supervisor and others

City of Santa Monica Commendation for Service to the Community

signed by Kevin McKeown, Councilmember

Los Angeles Women’s Center Vesta Award

USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Fellow