- BSA State of Wisconsin Cubmaster of the Year (2015)
- Stanford Who's Who (2010)
- University of Hartford Recognition for successful grant awards (2007; 3 grant awards totaling $27,000 and management of over $400,000)
- Published article in The Instrumentalist Magazine on building a chamber music program (2002)
- Auditioned member of the New England Intercollegiate Band (2000)
- The Hartt School Graduate Fellowship and Assistantship (1998-2000)
- Graduate student conductor for Hartt Symphony Band (1999)
- Dean’s List (all semesters)/ Presidential Honors (1991-1995)
- Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society
- Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
- The Hartt School Talent Scholarship
- A-Copy Scholarship for a talented musician
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