• Outstanding Visionary in Online Learning Award (2010) Given at the Innovations in Online Learning Conference which was sponsored by the UT TeleCampus.
  • Elected to the Academy of Master Teachers, University of Texas Medical Branch (2007)
  • Cultural Pluralism Award (2002) and The President's Award (1996), Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions.
  • Elected as a Fellow of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (2001)
  • Distinguished Service Award (2000), Outstanding Service Award (1998), Service as President (1986 and 1989), Texas Society of Allied Health Professions.
  • Founding President (1999), University of Texas Medical Branch Faculty Senate.
  • Faculty Excellence Award (1995), School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch.
  • Elected as a Member of Sigma Xi (1987)