Since its foundation, the orchestra has been awarded by several organizations such as "Ankara Public Relations Association" and "Mevlana Foundation". Furthermore, UNICEF has recognized BSO as UNICEF Turkey Goodwill Ambassador upon its efforts to aid children in need in various regions of the world, specifically for the two CDs released, donating money earned to the earthquake victims of İzmit earthquake in 1999 together with several concerts given, donating money earned to Pakistan earthquake victims and "Turkish National Committee for UNICEF" campaigns such as "Haydi Kızlar Okula". The BSO was also awarded as 'the best orchestra of Turkey' in 2011 by "Andante Music Magazine".