Educational Awards:
Phyllis J. Perry has won the following awards for her work in the field of education.
The State of Colorado Governor's Award for Excellence in Education.
The ABI Distinguished Leadership Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education.
The Boulder County Pacesetter Award for outstanding community service in the field of education.
Book Awards:
Phyllis J. Perry's writings have won the following awards
Scuba 4 Ever, Finalist for Top Hand Awards, Best children’s book, 2014.
Stick and Stones, Mom's Gold Choice Award, 2012.
Pandas' Earthquake Escape, Mother's Choice Award, 2010.
Clue School : The Ghost in the Music Room, Colorado Author's League Top Hand Award, children's fiction, 2009.
It Happened in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Author's league Top Hand Award, adult nonfiction, 2009.
The Field Guide to Ocean Animals, Colorado Author's League Harvey Award, children's nonfiction, 2008.
The Secrets of the Rock , Colorado Author's League Top Hand Award, book length fiction for children, 2005.
“Fribble Mouse Goes on a Library Treasure Hunt ,” in Library Sparks Magazine, Colorado Authors' League Award, short magazine fiction, young adult/children, 2005.
Animals Under the Ground, Colorado Authors' League Top Hand Award, children's nonfiction, 2002.
The Musical A B C, The Art of Music, First Place Award, 2001.
Bats: The Amazing Upside-Downers , Colorado Authors' league Top Hand Award, children's nonfiction 1999.
Exploring Our Country's History, Colorado Authors' League Top Hand Award, Specialty Writing, 1999.