Winner of:

  • Best Michigan Actress
  • Detroit Independent Film Festival
  • "The Stevie Wondershow"
  • Best Actress
  • Blue Water Film Festival
  • "Certain Essential Elements"
  • Best Comedy
  • Bare Bones Film Festival
  • "The Stevie Wondershow"

Nominted for:

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • Detroit Independent Film Festival
  • "Certain Essential Elements"

While attending Wayne State University Lauren received six theatre awards after her four years of study.
Her last award being the 'Gerald Tuchow and Michael Tolan Theatre Achievement Award', was to recognize long-term achievement by a graduating senior.