[professional awards]

2015, Honorable Mention, Profile Category, American Society of Journalists and Authors.

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2015, First Place, Education, Golden Quill Award

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2008 First Place - Feature Writing, Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors Association Award

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2004 First Place - Feature Writing, Keystone Press Award

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2004 First Place - Feature Writing, Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors Association Award

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2003 First Place - Feature Writing, Keystone Press Award

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2003 First Place - Feature Writing, Matrix Award

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1992 - Rotary Fellowship to study in Argentina