- L.A. Treasures Award – California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) and the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department, 2004
- Best Solo Instrumental Album of the Year – Peaceful Planet, (selected among 10,000 CDs spanning 85 countries), Just Plain Folks International Contest, 2004
- 2003 Finalist – USA Songwriting Competition
- Winner at Call to Arts Festival, Category of Aesthetics and Harmony for Peaceful Planet CD, 2003
