HONORS
1997-1999: Poet-in-Residence, Manhattan Beach, CA
1997-1999: Poet-in-Education, Manhattan Beach Elementary Schools.
2008: Certificate of Recognition, California Legislature: For Exemplary
Dedication and Commitment to the Promotion of the Arts Through Literary
Arts, Torrance, CA
2004/2015: Pushcart Nomination
AWARDS
1995: Americas Review Poetry Contest
1996: Half Tones To Jubilee, 2nd place
2001: Jane Kenyon Poetry Prize, 3rd place
2004: Spanish Moss 2004 Literary Competition
2005: Ekphrasis Prize Competition: Finalist
2007: Robert G. Cohen Prose Poetry Award
2008: Excellence in Arts Award, City of Torrance Cultural Arts Commission
2014: The Poetry Society of New Hampshire National Poetry Contest: 2nd
and 4th place winner
2014: Spoon River Review, Editor’s Prize: Honorable Mention
2015: Palettes and Quills 4th Biennial Chapbook Contest;
2015: The Briar Cliff Review 19th Annual Poetry Contest