2007
Parenting Publications of America Editorial & Design Awards Competition
Gold: "Lovin' Legoland," Mountain Parent, Travel Feature
Bronze: "Kauai with Kids," Mountain Parent, Travel Feature

2006
PPA Editorial & Design Awards Competition
Silver: "Labor of Love," Mountain Parent, Profile
Silver: "Doin' Disney," Mountain Parent, Travel Feature

2005
PPA Editorial & Design Awards Competition
Rookie of the Year: Mountain Parent, which Kara edited at the time
Judges said: “It would be difficult for anyone to know this is a new publication—the editorial and design elements have a confident, but fun, personality. Thorough research and writing in stories such as family travel are made even stronger through good editing.”
Bronze: "Goin' Places," Mountain Parent, Special Section

2004
Colorado Press Association Annual Awards
Third Place: "Boy's angel sighting leads to rescue of injured snowmobiler," Glenwood Springs Post Independent, Best News Story