1995	Harriet Simand and Shirley Simand were nominated to appear in the 1996 edition of the Who's Who of Canadian Women.
1992	Canada 125th Anniversary Governor General's Commemorative Medal, awarded to Shirley Simand for her "significant contribution to Canada"
1992	Publication in “Faces of Feminism” of the photo of Harriet and Shirley Simand, founders of DES Action Canada.
1991	Canada Volunteer Award, awarded to Harriet Simand by Health and Welfare Canada for her “outstanding voluntary contribution to improving the health and well-being of citizens”.
1987	Health and Welfare Canada cites DES Action Canada as an exemplary organization for its efforts in the improving Canadians’ health.
1986	Release of the film “DES : An Uncertain Legacy ”, produced by the ONF.
1986	Molson Pioneer Club Award, awarded to Harriet Simand by the Molson Brewery Company in recognition of her “significant contribution to the community”.
1983	Terry Fox Humanitarian Award, awarded to Harriet Simand.
1983	Women of the Year Award, awarded to Harriet Simand and Shirley Simand by the Salon de la femme (Montreal) for their “exceptional contribution to the health field”.