Third Place Award for 1999 Humorous Speech Contest, Region 5, Toastmasters International Competent Toastmaster, Toastmasters International Helen Cody Baker Award from Social Service Communicators Nominated for Chicago Emmy Award for four consecutive years Merit Award from Publicity Club of Chicago Member, International Association of Business Communicators Member, Toastmasters International Member, Skokie Chamber of Commerce Candidate, National Speakers Association - Illinois