Awards and Distinctions

2018 Citation of Excellence - National Band Association (NBA)- Wisconsin Chapter

2016 Phi Beta Mu induction - Minnesota Chapter

2014 National Board Certification - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2012 ASBDA Distinguished Young Band Director Award - Minnesota Chapter

2012 American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA) induction

2010 Pi Kappa Lambda Induction - Penn State University

2009 Graduate Assistantship - Penn State University

2007 Conductor Fellowship - Wind Band Institute, Dr. Scott Jones, Director

2003 Student Fellowship - The Art of Wind Band Teaching, Craig Kirchhoff, Director

2003 Student Conductor - Selected to conduct St. Thomas Symphonic Band in concert

2003 Festival Orchestra Soloist (Xylophone) - Selected to perform with members of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

2003 UST Band Director’s Award - Presented annually to an individual in the band program who strives for musical excellence and a cohesive community.

2003 Tommy Award Nominee - Presented to a St. Thomas senior selected by faculty, students, and staff as the person best representing St. Thomas Aquinas' ideals through scholarship, leadership and campus involvement.

2001 Student Fellowship - The Art of Wind Band Teaching, Craig Kirchhoff, Director