- Honorable Mention, Duquesne University New Music Ensemble's 2010 Composition Competition.
- Ruth Friscoe Composition Award, received for Elusive Unity.
- First Prize in the Johnstone Woodwind Master Series Competition, judged by Arthur Weisberg. Received
for Tonospheres.
- Honorable Mention, ASCAP/CBDNA Frederick Fennell Competition for Concert Band Music. Received for
Atop Black Balsam.
- Marilyn and Donald Harris Scholarship, from The Ohio State University School of Music. Honors
outstanding achievement in music composition.
- Finalist, Third Seoul International Competition for Composers. Received for Fugasmagoria.
- Honorable Mention, 2005 Ruth Friscoe Competition. Received for Triptych.
- Jacob K. Javits Fellowship, sponsored by the United States Department of Education. Supports four years
of graduate study with a stipend and an institutional allowance paid to any university in lieu of tuition. Total
award value: approximately $120,000 over four years.
- University Fellowship, from The Ohio State University. Total award value: $14,400 stipend and remission
of all tuition and fees for the 2004-2005 academic year.
- Certificate of Appreciation Access Award in recognition of valuable contributions to the students with
disabilities and the Office for Disability Services at The Ohio State University.
- Member of Phi Kappa Phi (inducted May, 2006).
- Leopold Sipe Award, for excellence in musicianship and leadership. Kent State University Orchestra (May,
2004).
- Member of Pi Kappa Lambda (inducted May, 2004).
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. (February, 2004).
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa (inducted November, 2000)