[2][3][4][5] She was conferred with the Padma Shri 2024, India's fourth highest civilian award, for her work in the field of Sports.

[22] She coached the Indian national team at the 2010 Asian Games, where her archers earned two bronze medals in the individual events.

[23] She coached the Indian national team at the 2010 Commonwealth games, with her archers earning three gold and two bronze medals.

[12] She got Ram Dayal Munda Award for BestCoach of the year from Government of Jharkhand on Olympic Day Run celebrations, 23 June 2012 at Ranchi.

[24] Mahato was selected to represent India at the 2012 Summer Olympics as the national team's coach.

[28] Purnima Mahato was awarded Padma Shri from President of India for 2024 on 22 April 2024.

[5][31] President Draupadi Murmu honoured Jharkhand's Purnima Mahato, Padma Shri award in New Delhi.