- 2015
2015 "Giant of Resuscitation Medicine" Honoree International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
- 2014
Medal of Honor Legacy AwardOffice of the Mayor, Rochester, Minnesota
- 2004
2004 Hans Dahll AwardCitizens CPR Foundation
- 2004
Citizen CPR Foundation AwardAwarding Organization
- 1991
Commissioner's Special CitationFood and Drug Administration
- 1991
Morando Lifetime Achievement AwardNational Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- 1990
J.D. Farrington Award of ExcellenceNational Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- 1984
International Service CitationAmerican Heart Association
- 1983
Muriel and Irving Hork AwardMinnesota Affiliate, American Heart Association
- 1982
J.D. Farrington Award of ExcellenceNational Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- 1978
First President's Leadership AwardAwarding Organization
- 1975
Elected FellowAmerican College of Cardiology
- 1971
Elected FellowAmerican College of Anesthesiologists
- 1958
Alpha Omega AlphaSigma Xi, University of Illinois at Chicago