| 1986 |
Formal recognition by the Beatrice Foundation for excellence in organizational management. |
| 1987 |
Received the Freedom Foundation Award as the country's most outstanding innovative service to children. |
| 1988 |
Cited by Congress as a model program for children and families. |
| 1992 |
Received the Exemplary Practice Award for Family Involvement from the Illinois State Board of Education. |
| 1997 |
Received special commendation from the City of Los Angeles Commission on Disabilities for Lekotek's contribution to the Toys "R" Us Guide for Differently-Abled Kids! |
| 1998 |
Received Player of the Year Award from the Toy Library Association. |
| 1998 |
Received the Gargoyle Award from the Chicago Council on Disability Rights. |
| 1999 |
Received Excellence Award from the Illinois Association of Non-Profit Organizations for Lekotek's new informational brochure, "Leading the Way for Accessible Play." |
| 2002 |
Received the "Vendor" of the Year Award from Toys "R" Us for our work on the Toys "R" Us Guide for Differently-Abled Kids. |
