Evidence of the program's remarkable volunteer support from the Ethiopian community is shown by the recognition that the MAKSAM volunteers have received:

• Minister of Absorption's Award for Volunteer Effort
• Mayor of Hadera's Award for Volunteerism
• President of Israel's Award for Exceptional Volunteer Effort
• The 2004 Yigal Alon Award, presented to one organization each year that makes a unique contribution to promoting social values in Israel