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)