 In May 2012, Begum was shortlisted for the Muslim Women's Sport Foundation (MWSF) Ambassador Awards for the United Kingdom Sportswoman of the Year award held at Wembley Stadium.In January 2012, she was named in the "British Bangladeshi Power 100" for her work in education, culture and sports.In February 2012, she won a special achievement award at the Canary Wharf Sports Awards.