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Awards: In 2015, Chicago Magazine did a Best Charities in Chicago list with categories of Environment, Health, Hunger & Homelessness, Pets, Justice & Equality, and Community Resources. Chicago Magazine's qualifiers to make the list were 501(c)(3) status from the IRS and those who earned Charity Navigator’s top ranking of four stars. GirlForward was placed in the "Four to Watch" category lacking the Charity Navigator award.

In 2017, GirlForward founder Blair Brettschneider made Forbes 30 Under 30 list. This list consists of 20 categories with 30 winners for each category under 30 years old. Brettschneider ranked #4 out of 30 in the Education category.

In 2017, the online media website Thrillest crafted a "Best Chicago Charities and Organizations" list. GirlForward is one out of three "Aid Refugee" organizations in Chicago.

Craine's Chicago Business publishes a list of 20 Chicago area professionals under 30 who have acquired local attention in areas of business, law, real estate, philanthropic work, etc. Blair Brettschneider, made the list in 2017 for her philanthropic work with GirlForward.