 Hirsh won the 2001 ACUM life achievement award for songwriting; the 2006 lifetime achievement award from Bar-Ilan University; and the 2006 Woman of the Year award from Lions Club Israel.In March 2016, it was announced that Hirsh would receive the Israel Prize.In July, 2018, Nurit received the “Hallel v’Zimrah” award at the 29th North American Jewish Choral Festival.