2012    Pushcart Prize Nomination by The Lindenwood Review 

2012    1st Runner-Up, Bordighera Poetry Prize (Full-Length Book)

2012    Guest Speaker: Poetry, New Milford High School

2011    Finalist, John Ciardi Prize for Poetry (Full-Length Book)

2010    Featured Judge, Southern Connecticut State University Poetry Contest

2010    Highest Ranking Instructor: Student Evaluations, Brown Mackie College-Findlay

2009    Outstanding Classroom Effectiveness, Brown Mackie College-Findlay

2009    May Instructor of the Month, Brown Mackie College-Findlay

2008    Devine Fellowship Award, Poetry, Bowling Green State University

2007    Devine Fellowship Award, Poetry, Bowling Green State University

2007    Graduate Assistant of the Year, Nomination, Bowling Green State University