The Mackay Family History Society has received a number of awards for the exemplary work that it does, in particular for the outstanding publication, Early Settlers of Mackay 1860-1885 .
In 2012, MFHS received the Mackay 150 Heritage Champion Silver Award for its Early Settlers of Mackay chart display at Greenmount Homestead. It has also received the following awards.
National Trust Heritage Silver award
MFHS team members receiving the National Trust award
MFHS team members with the 2010 Regional Arts Award for outstanding volunteer contributions to a project
2010 Regional Arts Award
2010 Community Event award
MFHS team members receiving the 2010 Mackay Regional Council Australia Day Award from the Mayor of Mackay, Col Meng, for the publication and subsequent launch of Early Settlers of Mackay 1860-1885 .