Justina Mutale has been honoured with the Award for Professional Leadership in the 2013 Mwape Peer Awards held  in New York, USA. The Mwape Peer Awards, a symbol of Excellence, recognizes individuals in Africa and the African Diaspora who have played pivotal roles in their communities. Winners are selected by a distinguished Selection Committee of peers who are experts in their fields to reflect the significance of the roles that the nominees have taken in their respective fields.