In 2004, Franklin was awarded one of Massey College's first Adrienne Clarkson Laureateships, honoring outstanding achievement in public service.
Aastal 2004 autasustati Franklinit ühena esimestest Massey kolledži Adrienne Clarksoni laureaadi tiitliga, mis on autasu silmapaistvate saavutuste eest avalikus teenistuses.