AWARDS
Benton H. Box Award (2019) - Recognizes academic professionals that exemplify Dr. Box’s distinguished career as an educator and administrator, for leadership in preserving our natural environment and inspiring in students the quest for knowledge and the development of an environmental ethic. Awarded by the Clemson University Institute for Parks.
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) National Award (2018) - The CESU Network National Awards recognize individuals within the CESU Network that have contributed substantially to the development, implementation, or accomplishments of the CESU Network.
Outstanding Faculty Award (2018) – Presented to the Park Management and Conservation faculty at Kansas State University who has excelled in research, academic instruction, and/or mentoring.
Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education PreK-16 (2018). Presented to faculty (4) of the Park Management and Conservation program by the Kansas Association for Conservation & Environmental Education.
Excellence in Teaching Award (2014) – Presented by the College of Health Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University. Selected from a pool of 201 faculty members.
Recreation and Park Administration Teaching Award (2014). Presented by the Recreation and Park Administration Department in recognition of teaching excellence.
Golden Apple Award (2013) – In recognition of excellence in teaching and making a difference in students’ lives. Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University Star Award (2012) – Faculty identified by graduating students as essential to their success at EKU.
George Wright Society ParkBreak! Fellowship (2009-2010) – To act as a mentor for undergraduate and graduate students at a five day sustainability and climate change workshop at Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2009) – Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia.
Warnell Conference Travel Support Award (2009) – Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia.
GWS Conference Travel Support Scholarship (2009) – George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites.
Student Conservation Association and George Wright Society ParkBreak! Fellowship (2008) – To attend a five-day civic engagement workshop at Acadia National Park.