- 2012
Community Service AwardZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
- 2009
Combat Medical BadgeUS Army
- 2008
Humanitarian AwardMayo Clinic Fellows Association
- 2006
Preventative Med ConsultantUnited States Army
- 2005
Highest Decoration - Bronze Star Medal (2) 2005, 2009US Army
- 2005
Combat Action BadgeUS Army
- 2001
Minority Service AwardMinnesota Medical Association
- 1998
Distinguished Service AwardUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1995
Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1995
Teacher of the Year Hall of FameMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1990
Teacher of the YearMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1989
Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1987
Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1980
Mead Johnson Residency Award for ExcellenceMead Johnson Co.
- 1978
Cum LaudeUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1978
Senior Memorial Award for Patient CareUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1978
AOAUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
- 1974
Magna Cum LaudeWilliam Jewell College
- 1974
American Chemistry Society Award for Outstanding Graduating Chemistry MajorWilliam Jewell College