Heal The Ocean has received recognition for the following accolades:

Sharing a standing ovation from the Regional Water Quality Control Board: Holding the Commendation plaque – RWQCB Chair Jean-Pierre Wolff and Hillary, and to her left, RWQCB member (and HTO co-founder) Jeff Young. RWQCB members in background, L to R: RWQCB Vice Chair Monica Hunter, Michael Johnston & Bruce Delgado. (Photo by Cheryl Tomchin)

  • City of Santa Barbara Certificate of Recognition to Heal the Ocean for Leadership to Improve our Ocean Water Quality – January 2015

  • State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition for the Completion of the Rincon Septic-to-Sewer Project from State Assemblywoman Hannah-Beth Jackson - January 2015

  • Santa Barbara Association of Realtors (SBAOR) Good Neighbor Award to Heal the Ocean - December 2013

  • CA Joint Legislature Resolution No. 404 Recognizing Heal the Ocean and its Work – September 2013

  • Community Service Award to Heal the Ocean from the UCSB Environmental Studies Program –2009

  • CA Senate Resolution No. 442 Recognizing Heal the Ocean and its Work – April 2009

  • California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition for the Playa de Santa Barbara Award for Heal the Ocean’s commitment to enhancing the beauty of Santa Barbara – September 2007

  • Playa de Santa Barbara Award for Environmental Protection - 2007

  • Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Lois Capps for the Playa de Santa Barbara Award – 2007

  • Regional Water Quality Control Board Recognition of Heal the Ocean for its work on the Rincon Septic-to-Sewer Project