Awards and Recognition

The Zaky® has been recognized for its pioneering role in infant and family care, earning numerous awards that highlight our commitment to improving the lives of babies and their families.

Below is a list of some of our most notable achievements:

  • 2023 Baby Maternity Awards

    Top Choice of the Year. Baby Soothing Care Products Award.

  • 2023 Baby Maternity Awards

    Travel Product of the Year.

  • 2018 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant

    Parent-Centric Kangaroo Care (Grant Recipient for The Zaky® APP)

  • 2017 Innovator of the Year

    University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering Alumni Association.

  • 2015 Female Entrepreneur of the Year

    Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

  • 2014 Standing O-Vation Award.

    Houston tour, with a $25,000 grant. Oprah and Toyota

  • 2014 Marketer of the Year Award

    American Marketing Association, Small Business Category, sponsored by Microsoft.

  • 2013 Innovation Celebration Award

    Premier, Inc. The Zaky ZAK®, Innovation Breakthroughs.

  • 2013 National Design Awards (Nomination)

    Cooper-Hewitt, Corporate and Institutional Achievement category.

  • 2013 Engineer of the Year (Nomination)

    Society of Women Engineers of Houston.

  • 2012 Top 20 Latino Innovators of the Year

    NBC Latino.

  • 2010 Ultimate Latina Award - Healthcare Category

    United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

  • 2010 Groundbreaking Latina Entrepreneur of the Year

    Catalina Magazine.

  • 2010 Blazing Star Award

    Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas.

  • 2010 Top Choice of the Year Award.

    Creative Child Magazine.

  • 2010 Creativeness in Ergonomics Practitioner of the Year Award (Finalist)

    Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE).

  • 2010 Success Star.

    SCORE Houston.

  • 2009 Outstanding Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year.

    SCORE Foundation. Sponsored by Constant Contact.

  • 2009 Super Silver Award: Product Innovation Category.

    The Baby Expo South Africa.

  • 2008 Outstanding Home-Based Small Business of the Year.

    U.S. Small Business Administration, Houston District.

  • 2008 Editor's Choice Award.

    Family Review Center.

  • 2007 Best Gift Category Award.

    iParenting Media Awards.

  • 2006 Gold Award

    Family Review Center, for The Zaky® for its design, appeal, and purpose.

  • 2005 Motherhood: Lifetime Achievement Award:

    Texans Can! Academy in Houston, Texas.