 The Swedish royal medal Litteris et Artibus, which is awarded to people who have made important contributions to culture (especially music, dramatic art, or literature) was presented to Garbo in January 1937.In a 1950 "Daily Variety" opinion poll, Garbo was voted "Best Actress of the Half Century",
In 1957, she was awarded The George Eastman Award, given by George Eastman House for distinguished contribution to the art of film.In November 1983, she was made a Commander of the Swedish Order of the Polar Star by order of King Carl XVI Gustaf, the King of Sweden.