Anne Dougherty was awarded the Faculty Outstanding Advisor Award from the University of Colorado College of Engineering in September 2007 for academic year 2006-2007. She was also recognized in the Summer 2007 issue of Colorado Engineer Magazine, a publication created by the University of Colorado Engineering School. CU's Committee on Learning and Academic Support Services awarded Anne Dougherty their Residence Life Academic Teaching Award on March 19, 2008 for her work in the fall 2007 semester.