In 2008, Babson College honored Dr. Means for her social entrepreneurship with an honorary doctorate.
Awards and Honors for Dr. Means and Health Care Without Walls
- Massachusetts Medical Society Wyeth-Ayerst Award for Community Service
- United Church of Christ Haystack Award for Social Justice
- Health Care for All Community Leadership Award
- Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Caregiver Award finalist
- Family Circle Magazine 2002 Halo Award
- Boston Celtics: “Hero Among Us” Award April 17, 2002
- Reverend William B. Abernethy Outreach Award, Wellesley Congregational Church
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine 2003 Dean’s Community Service Award
- The Boston Club 2004 Advancement Award
- Tufts University Alumni Association 2004 Distinguished Service Award
- Citizens Bank 4th Quarter 2004 Community Champion Award (Health Care Without Walls)
- Bristol Lodge Recognition Award 2004 (Health Care Without Walls)
- Wellesley Chamber of Commerce “Outstanding New Member for 2005” Award (Health Care Without Walls)
- Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club 2005 New England Women’s Leadership Award
- MAGIC 106.7 Women Health Care Award 2006
- Governor’s Point of Light Award 2006 (Health Care Without Walls)
- CVS/Caremark Heroes in Women’s Health Award 2008
- Boston Business Journal 2008 Champions in Health Care