Awards of Stetson Kennedy

2007 - "St. Johns County Vision Lifetime Achievement Award" honored for Kennedy's lifetime achievements on behalf of  human  rights and the environment.

2005 - "Florida Artistis Hall of Fame" (pictured) Awarded by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs. Jeb Bush, Governor. Glendale E. Hood, Secretary of State.

2003 - "Fellow of the Society" Awarded by the Society of Professional Journalists for demonstrating the highest standards and providing extraordinary contributions to the profession of journalism

2003 - "Literary Landmark" designation by Friends of Libraries USA of Kennedy's Florida Home ''Beluthahatchee''

2001 - Dr. Benjamin Spock Peacemaker of the Year Award

1999 - Heartland Award, Presented by Gov. Lawton Chiles

1995 - Gustavus Meyer Award

1994 - Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters, UNF

1993 - Peace and Utility Award, Miami

1992 - Jules Verne Medal, France

1992 - Prix de l'Edit de Nantes, International Congress sponsored by Juridica on Human Rights and the Force of Law at Nantes, France

1992 - NAACP Freedom Award

1991 - Cavallo Prize for Civic Courage, Washington DC

1990 - Media Award, Florida Historical Society

1988 - Florida Folk Heritage Award, Division of Cultural Affairs

1959 - Resident Fellowship, France

1947 - Peoples Award, Negro Freedom Rally