John F. Benjamin Exceptional Service Award Michael Reese Health Trust Oct 2022 The John F. Benjamin Service Award is awarded annually in memory of John F. Benjamin who dedicated six decades of service as a devoted Board member of both Michael Reese Hospital and Michael Reese Health Trust where he served as Chairman from 1998-2006. The award is meant to honor a person who exemplifies John’s philanthropic character, his generosity towards others, his intelligent approach to problem-solving and his lifetime desire to make the world a healthier and more humane place.

USA TODAY's Women of the Year USA TODAY Mar 2022 USA TODAY's Women of the Year program follows the successful Women of the Century Project, which highlighted achievements of trailblazing women in the 100 years since they won the right to vote. Dr. Ezike was nominated alongside fellow strong and resilient women who have been champions of change across the country. Learn more at womenoftheyear.usatoday.com

Distinguished Leadership Award Illinois Secretary of State Feb 2022 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White recognized African American Heritage Month with a videohonoring three of the state’s leaders, including the Director of the Illinois Department of PublicHealth, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson and Apostolic Church of God inChicago Pastor Dr. Byron Brazier. To watch the video, visit https://youtu.be/lW1BXwVHIWQ.