 On 26 October 1944 Shanina became eligible for the Order of Glory 1st Class for her actions in a battle near Schlossberg (now Dobrovolsk), but ultimately received the Medal for Courage instead.She was among the first female snipers to receive the Medal for Courage.Shanina was awarded the medal on 27 December for the gallant posture displayed during a German counter-offensive on 26 October.