Dec. 4, 2010: Ilene performed her award winning original song, "P'tach Lanu Sha'ar", at the Shalshelet International Jewish Music Festival celebrating new Jewish music.

1999: Around Our Shabbat Table Award of Excellence - 1999 Parents' Guide to Children's Media
Recommended by Hadassah Magazine.

1995: Just in Time for Chanukah: WINNER - 1995 Parents' Choice Gold Medal Award of Excellence - 1999 Parents' Guide to Children's Media
National best seller for kids of all ages.
Recommended by Entertainment Weekly, the American Library Association, Long Island Parenting News and LA Parent.

1992: Where Dreams are Born: WINNER - 1992 Parents' Choice Honor Award
Award of Excellence - 1992 Parents' Guide to Children's Media