A “GRAMMY” award (1984) for the recording of Mahler 2nd Symphony with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by George Solti (Decca London)
The Composers and Playwrights Association (ACUM) award (1988) for Zakai's special contribution to Israeli music.
The Arts and Culture Council prize
(1990) for best performance of the year
(A recital of Israeli compositions, dedicated to Israel’s 40th
anniversary).
A special award for Zakai's dedication, contribution, inspiration and performance of Israeli contemporary music (1998) from the Minister of Culture and Education - in honor of Israel's 50th anniversary, (over 90 compositions were commissioned and performed by Mira Zakai).