In 2023, Skeen was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to children with cancer.

[1] Skeen was the health professional representative on the Child Cancer Foundation Board for 33 years.

[2] Skeen led annual visits of a team from Starship Hospital to Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu.

[2][7][8] In the 2023 New Year Honours, Skeen was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to children with cancer.

[1] Skeen was awarded life membership of the Australia and New Zealand Children's Haematology and Oncology Group, for providing "exceptional oncology care" and for her "pioneering role in the development and achievements of the Pacific Working Group".