• “Building Leaders: Honoring Excellence & Extra Effort” by Jack Ebling, 92.1 FM Lansing, February 2014
  • 2007 MSU-Fulbright Education Study to South Africa
  • 2003 Defiance College, Pilgrim Medalist, Distinguished Graduate
  • 2003 Defiance College, James T. Harris "Character Award"
  • Presidential Service Leader, Defiance College 1999-2003
    • 100 hours of community service each year
    • Big Brothers, Big Sisters of NW Ohio 2000-present
    • Special Olympics Bowling, Volunteer Coordinator 1999-2002
    • Service Trips to New York City, Washington D.C., Biloxi, MS, and Highgate, Jamaica
      • ​Program Coordinator for Washington D.C.
      • Administrative Assistant, Office of Service Learning, 1999-2003