Awards and Recognition

Ministry and Advocacy

• Citation “In Recognition of Your Tireless Dedication to the Mark H. Luttrell Correctional Center”, 2001.
  
• Citation “In Appreciation for Services Rendered in Our 2001 Graduation Ceremony” by Supervisior of Education and the Warden of Federal Correctional Institution at Memphis, Tennessee.
  
• Woman of Achievement: Courage, “For a woman who, facing active opposition, backed an unpopular cause in which she deeply believed, Women of Achievement, Inc., Memphis, TN, 1997.
  
• Silver Award, “In Recognition Of Your Faith & Spiritual Contributions”, by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. – Memphis Chapter, 1996.
  
• Citation “To Honor Novella D. Arnold for Dedicated Service as Executive Director, 1981 to 1984," by the Criminal Justice Ministry.
  

Broadcasting and Recording

• Jack Gibson Living Legend Award, by the National Black Programmers Coalition. November 20, 1999.
  
• Pacesetters of Radio & Records, by the Black Radio Programmers Coalition & BMG Distribution, November 19, 1999.
  
• Black Radio Hall of Fame, Novella Smith [a.k.a.] “Dizzie Lizzie,” August 23, 1991
  
• Outstanding Media Award, presented by Texas Black Media Coalition, February 26, 1977
  
• Jack Walker Distinguished Service Award, 1971.
  
• Meritorious Citation for Outstanding Past Contributions to NATRA, by the National Association of Television and Radio Announcers, August 1970
  
• Citation “For Your Relentless and Successful Negotiation of Our Strike Concering Our Legitimate Grievances”, from the Blacks at KCOH, March 1970.
  
• Revolutionary D.J. ’70, by Souls Unlimited.