- “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