 Her company Venture Communications was noted as one of the 2001 winners on the list of Canada's Best Managed Companies sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, "National Post", Queen's School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums.In June 2016, Dickinson received an honorary degree from Concordia University.Dickinson is the national spokesperson for Breakfast Clubs of Canada to help raise awareness of the importance of children having a nutritious start to the day.