[professional awards]
2015, Honorable Mention, Profile Category, American Society of Journalists and Authors.
2015, First Place, Education, Golden Quill Award
2008 First Place - Feature Writing, Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors Association Award
2004 First Place - Feature Writing, Keystone Press Award
2004 First Place - Feature Writing, Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors Association Award
2003 First Place - Feature Writing, Keystone Press Award
2003 First Place - Feature Writing, Matrix Award
1992 - Rotary Fellowship to study in Argentina