The Eternal Egypt project has been recognized around the world for its contributions to the fields of cultural heritage management, Egyptology, web design, and technology. Below are a few of the major awards the project has received including television documentaries that have made Eternal Egypt their subject.

World Summit Awards:
"Selected as one of the best in the e-Culture category"
- World Summit Award winner in e-Culture

Rai Uno:
- SuperQuark segment

The History Channel:
"An innovative, interactive map and timeline guide Eternal Egypt visitors through Egypt's cultural heritage, while Connections presents the complex relationships between objects..."
- The Search for Eternal Egypt

Macromedia Showcase:
"The site is a multimedia experience that uses high-resolution images, three-dimensional reconstructions of Egyptian monuments and antiquities, as well as virtually-reconstructed..."
- Site of the Day

9th Annual Webby Awards:
- Webby Worthy Selection

Museums and the Web 2005:
"Very well-thought out design provides a net in which to explore Egypt. The connections map is my favorite part of the site in that it connects artifacts, places, people..."
- Best of the Web: Best Innovative or Experimental Application